MIG Welder

Randstad Employment Bureau; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,146 - 52,293; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£150 Trade Test payment

On-site gym

24/7 health support

Additional holidays based on service

Free parking

Job summary

Randstad Employment Bureau is seeking skilled MIG Welders to join Caterpillar Stockton in Tees Valley. This role involves working with advanced MIG equipment to build world-class articulated trucks. Successful candidates will demonstrate precision, safety, and team collaboration.

Offering competitive pay rates starting at £18.98 per hour with opportunities for overtime, this position supports a flexible work schedule and modern benefits.

Qualifications

• Time-served welder with solid experience in a MIG welding environment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ready to pass a trade test.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-precision fixtures using state-of-the-art MIG equipment.
• Deliver quality work to tight tolerances for global safety.
• Use overhead cranes and jigs efficiently.
• Maintain a safety-first mindset.

Skills

MIG Welding

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding

Job description

Ready to step out of traditional, old-fashioned workshops? At Caterpillar Stockton, we operate a world-class, clean, and modern facility where advanced technology meets elite craftsmanship. We are looking for skilled MIG Welders to join our team and build the world-famous Articulated Trucks that power global progress.

If you are a time-served welder who values precision, safety, and a strong team culture, your next big career move is right here in the heart of Teesside.

Job title: Welder

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Job type: Contract

Salary: £18.98 - £37.96 per hour

Why welders choose Caterpillar Stockton:

• The "starting bonus": We respect your skills. That's why you'll receive a £150 Trade Test payment just for successfully joining us.
• Industry-leading pay: Hourly rates from £18.98 up to £24.10
• Unbeatable overtime: Boost your paycheque with Saturday rates of £28.47 and Sunday double-time at £37.96
• Modern benefits: Additional holidays per year added to allowance depending on service, and a schedule that works for you, including every other Friday off, an on-site gym, and 24/7 access to physiotherapy and health support.
• Travel ease: Free parking and a central location that's easy to reach from Middlesbrough, Darlington, and beyond.
• Your impact on the team

As part of our quality-driven welding crew, you will:

• Innovate: Work on high-precision fixtures using state-of-the-art MIG equipment.
• Deliver quality: Work to tight tolerances where every weld matters for global safety.
• Collaborate: Use overhead cranes and jigs in a flow-based environment that keeps things moving efficiently.
• Protect: Lead by example with a safety-first mindset that keeps you and your team-mates safe.

What we need from you:

The credentials: NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or equivalent).

The background: Solid experience in a MIG welding environment.

The mindset: A keen eye for detail and the ability to work rotating shifts.

The talent: Ready to pass a trade test and prove your precision.

Shift patterns:

Days: Monday - Thursday, 06:45 - 15:00. Friday, 06:45 - 12:45

Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 14:45 - 11:00. Friday, 10:45 - 16:45

Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 22:45 - 07:00. Friday, 16:30 - 22:30

Shift rates:

Day Shift: £18.98 per hour

Afternoon Shift: £22.78 per hour

Night Shift: £24.10 per hour

Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £28.47 per hour

Overtime 2 (Sundays): £37.96 per hour