MIG Welder

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 worldwide. The Peterlee facility is an award‑winning manufacturing hub that’s easy to reach by train, bus, or car (located just off the A19) with free parking available.

• Competitive base rates:
  Shift dependent competitive base rates (£19.55–£26.39) plus a £150 Trade Test payment for all welder/fabricators (platers) roles just for starting with us.
• Boost your income:
  Massive overtime opportunities (time‑and‑a‑half on Saturdays, double‑time on Sundays) with the chance to earn up to £39.10 per hour, along with £80‑£150 in monthly bonuses.
• Lifestyle benefits:
  Access to an on‑site gym, free parking, and our Flexible Benefits app for big discounts on your weekly shop, cinema trips, and meals out.
• Health and wellbeing:
  Up to 32 days of holiday, on‑site Occupational Health and Physio to keep you feeling your best.
• Future growth:
  This is a contract, but we treat it as a career. You'll have a dedicated Randstad team on‑site to support you, regular performance reviews, and the potential to move into a permanent role with Caterpillar.
• Top‑class working environment:
  The facility is a 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 that takes 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).

• Day shift:
  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