Welder

Job title:

Welder

Location:

Peterlee, County Durham
Job type:
Contract
Salary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hour

Looking for a role where your skills are rewarded with some of the best rates in the North East? Join the team at Caterpillar Peterlee. Here, you aren't just "on the line": you are the craftsperson building the world‑renowned Articulated Trucks that power global construction and mining.

Whether you arrive by car (free parking!), bus, or train, getting to our award‑winning facility is easy. Once you’re here, you’ll find a supportive, safety‑first culture designed to help you succeed.

• Start with a bonus:
  Receive a £150 Trade Test payment just for successfully joining the team for all welder/fabricator roles.
• Maximize your take‑home:
  Earn up to £39.10 p/h with massive overtime potential (including double‑time Sundays) and an extra £80‑£150 monthly bonus.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Enjoy up to 32 days of holiday and a Friday finish as early as 12:30 (shift dependent).
• Wellness and perks:
  On‑site gym, professional Physio, Occupational Health, and a "Flexible Benefits" app for discounts on your cinema trips and weekly shop.
• On‑site support: A dedicated Randstad team is based right at the factory to support your career and performance reviews.

Top class working environment: the facility is a clean, safe working environment.

• 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

The process is simple:
Apply today, and one of our friendly recruiters will give you a call to get the ball rolling. From registration to your trade test, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Apply now and help us build the next generation of Caterpillar power