MIG Welder - Night Shift in Shotton

Randstad Inhouse Services; Shotton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

150 Welcome Bonus

Overtime options

On-site gym

Free parking

Flexible Benefits app

Health & wellbeing: 32 days holiday

Job summary

Caterpillar’s Peterlee facility is seeking a skilled MIG Welder for the night shift. The role involves working on welding fixtures with tight tolerances and requires MIG and MMA welding experience.

The 36.5-hour week includes overtime; the 24-month contract offers competitive pay with 1.5x overtime on Saturdays and 2.0x on Sundays, plus site perks such as gym access, parking, and discount benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances.
• Previous experience of MIG and MMA welding.
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Welds on MIG welding fixtures to tight tolerances.
• Operate welding equipment during night shift.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

MMA welding

Welding fixtures

Tight tolerances

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

NIGHTSHIFT MIG Welder - Night Shift

Join Caterpillar's state-of-the-art facility in Peterlee as a skilled MIG Welder on the Backshift

Job Details & Pay Rates

36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) + Overtime

24 Month Contract

New rates from 1st October:

• Location: Peterlee, County Durham


• Night Shift: 27.45 per hour


• Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00 Friday, 17:00 - 21:30


• Overtime 1.5 Rate (Sat): 30.49 per hour


• Overtime 2.0 Rate (Sundays): 40.66 per hour

What's in It for You?

• 150 Welcome Bonus: Receive a 150 Trade Test payment just for starting with us.


• Boost Your Income: Plentiful overtime options paying up to 40.66 per hour, plus 80- 150 in monthly performance bonuses.


• Lifestyle Perks: Access to an on-site gym, free parking, and our \"Flexible Benefits\" app offering big discounts on weekly shops, meals out, and cinema tickets.


• Health & Wellbeing: Up to 32 days of holiday, plus on-site Occupational Health and Physio to keep you performing at your best.


• Long-Term Growth: Though this begins as a contract position, we view it as a career path. Enjoy dedicated on-site Randstad support, regular reviews, and real potential to transition into a permanent Caterpillar role.


• Bonus: Monthly Company & Attendance Bonus

Mileage

• Candidates North of the Tyne Tunnel will be paid Tyne Tunnel fees by the client.


• Excess mileage will be paid for over 40 miles from site at 0.55 per mile.

About You

• Experienced in working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances


• Previous experience of MIG and MMA welding


• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification