Trainee Welder

Randstad Inhouse Services; Elmley Lovett; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial training company in the United Kingdom is seeking Trainee Welders for a 24-month fixed term assignment. The role includes intensive training and offers a pay rate from £10.00 to £19.55 per hour, depending on experience and progression. Candidates must be motivated, eager to learn, and flexible in working hours. Experience in welding is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Monthly bonus

Temp worker Benefit App

Regular performance review

Full induction and ongoing training

Auto Pension scheme enrolment

Qualifications

• Must be 19 or older on or before 31st August 2025.
• Some experience in a welding environment is advantageous.
• CVs will be required for applications.

Responsibilities

• Intensive training in Welding theory and practical processes.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Work under the supervision of a Weld Training Specialist.

Skills

Personal motivation to succeed

Willingness to learn new skills

Flexibility to work across shifts

Experience in a welding environment

Job description

Trainee Welders

Are you looking for world‑class training? Due to funding, you must be 19 or older on or before 31st August 2025, and must currently live in the County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland catchment area to qualify for the funding.

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state‑of‑the‑art paint plant.

We are looking to place, train and develop trainee welders. The successful candidates will be trained to meet the facility's specific welding needs. Previous experience in a welding environment would be an advantage.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Monthly bonus
• Temp worker Benefit App
• Regular performance review
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Auto Pension scheme enrolment

Pay rate and Working Hours

Pay rate will be £10.00 PER HOUR - £12.21 PER HOUR (depending on age) during initial 8 weeks training, then £16.22 PER HOUR with a further increase to £19.55 PER HOUR after 12 months.

Initially working day shift for the first 8 weeks – 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 12:30 Friday (36.5 hours per week). After training there is a 3 shift pattern, Days, Backs and Nights as follows:

• Days 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 12:30 Friday
• Backs 16:00 – 00:00 Monday to Thursday, 12:30 – 17:00 Friday
• Nights 00:00 – 08:00 Monday to Thursday, 17:00 – 21:30 Friday

Responsibilities

• Intensive training in Welding theory and the practical welding process for 8 weeks at East Durham College before being slowly introduced into the Operations environment in the Peterlee facility. This will be supervised by an appointed Weld Training Specialist.
• Training on the basic fundamentals and required aspects of welding in line with People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.
• Adhere to standard work practices.
• Adhere to H&S and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• Personal motivation to succeed.
• Willing and eager to learn new skills.
• Driven and responsible individual.
• Trainees must be 19 or older on or before 31st August 2025.
• Flexibility to work across all 3 shifts when needed.
• Some experience in a welding environment; CVs will be required for applications.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you haven't heard back from us within 4 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This will be a 24 month fixed term assignment.