MIG Welder

Job title:

MIG welder

Location:

Peterlee, County Durham

Job type:
Contract

Salary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hour

Working with Caterpillar, you will be welding metal to build the Articulated Trucks that power mines and construction sites across the globe. When you walk through our Peterlee facility, you'll join a skilled team of welders at the heart of an award‑winning manufacturing hub. It’s easy to get to by train, bus or car (located just off the A19) with free parking available.

We know that great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer some of the best pay rates in the region, a supportive team culture, and a work‑life balance that actually works for you.

• Competitive base rates:
  Shift‑dependent competitive base rates (£19.55 – £26.39) plus a £150 Trade Test payment for all welder/fabricator (plater) roles when you start with us.
• Massive overtime opportunities (Time‑and‑a‑half on Saturdays, Double‑time on Sundays) with the chance to earn up to £39.10 per hour, plus £80–£150 in monthly bonuses.
• Access to an on‑site gym, free parking, and our “Flexible Benefits” app for discounts on weekly shop, cinema trips, and meals out.
• Up to 32 days of holiday, on‑site Occupational Health and Physio to keep you feeling your best.
• Contract period but treated as a career: dedicated Randstad team on‑site, regular performance reviews, and potential to move into a permanent role with Caterpillar.
• Clean, safe working environment.

Working rotating shift patterns in our modern, quality‑driven facility, you will:

• Use your MIG welding expertise to work on high‑precision fixtures.
• Work to tight tolerances where quality is the number one priority.
• Operate overhead cranes and use jigs to move and assemble heavy‑duty components.
• Collaborate with a team who take pride in the safety and standard of their work.

We need experienced MIG welders who are ready to hit the ground running. You’ll need:

• Qualifications:
  
  A relevant NVQ Level 3 in Welding.
• Experience:
  
  A solid background in MIG welding and the ability to pass a trade test.
• Mindset: A safety‑first approach and a keen eye for detail.
• Flexibility:
  Comfort working in a shift‑rotation environment (Days, Afternoons, or Nights).

Days:
Monday – Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00. Friday, 08:00 – 12:30

Back shift:
Monday – Thursday, 16:00 – 00:00. Friday, 12:30 – 17:00

Night shift:
Monday – Thursday, 00:00 – 08:00. Friday, 17:00 – 21:30

• Day Shift: £19.55 per hour
• Afternoon Shift: £23.46 per hour
• Night Shift: £26.39 per hour
• Overtime 1.5 (Mon‑Sat): £29.33 per hour
• Overtime 2 (Sundays): £39.10 per hour