MIG Welders

Randstad Employment Bureau; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Overtime pay up to £39.10 per hour

On-site gym

Free parking

Discounts via Flexible Benefits app

Job summary

Randstad Employment Bureau is recruiting a Welder for Caterpillar's Peterlee site. You will perform MIG welding on heavy-duty fixtures in a precision-focused environment, with rotating shifts and potential progression toward permanent Caterpillar roles.

Competitive hourly rates with overtime, a welcome bonus, and on-site facilities including gym and parking. This contract role offers ongoing opportunities and regular reviews to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven MIG welding experience in a heavy industrial setting.
• Ability to pass a trade test.
• Safety-first approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-precision MIG welding on fixtures and heavy components.
• Maintain quality by following tight tolerances and safety rules.
• Operate overhead cranes and use jigs for assembly.
• Keep workspace clean and compliant with safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with the team to deliver high-quality output.

Skills

MIG welding

Overhead cranes

Trade test

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding

Tools

Overhead cranes

Jigs

Job description

Accelerate your welding career by building the world's most powerful machinery. Join Caterpillar's state-of-the-art facility in Peterlee as a skilled MIG Welder. We offer the chance to work on high-precision components, earn exceptional hourly rates, and secure an ongoing role with genuine opportunities for progression.

Job Details & Pay Rates

• Job Title: Welder
• Location: Peterlee, County Durham
• Job Type: Temporary - Ongoing
• Day Shift Rate: £20.33 per hour
• Afternoon Shift Rate: £24.40 per hour
• Night Shift Rate: £27.44 per hour
• Overtime 1.5 Rate (Mon-Sat): £30.49 per hour
• Overtime 2.0 Rate (Sundays): £40.66 per hour

Shift Patterns

• Days: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00 | Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
• Back Shift: Monday to Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00 | Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
• Night Shift: Monday to Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00 | Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

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 £39.10 per hour, plus £80-£150 in monthly performance bonuses.
• Top-Class Facility: Work in a clean, modern, and safety-focused working environment.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-precision MIG welding on specialized fixtures and heavy-duty components.
• Work strictly to tight tolerances where quality and safety are the top priorities.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and utilize jigs for assembling heavy parts.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and adhere to strict safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with a team that takes immense pride in their craft.

Required & Desired Qualifications

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or an equivalent relevant qualification).
• Experience: Proven background in MIG welding with the ability to pass a trade test.
• Equipment: Comfort using overhead cranes and jigs in a heavy industrial setting.
• Mindset: A strong safety-first attitude and exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexibility: Readiness to work rotating shift patterns (Days, Backs, and Nights).