Trainee Welder

Randstad RIS; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Monthly bonus

Temp worker Benefit App

Regular performance review

Full induction and ongoing training

Auto Pension scheme enrolment

Job summary

Caterpillar Peterlee offers a trainee welder program focused on world-class welding training at the Peterlee facility. Successful candidates will undergo eight weeks of intensive welding theory and hands-on training at East Durham College, then join the Peterlee operations team.

Applicants must be 19 or older by 1 August 2026 and reside in the catchment areas. Prior welding experience helps, but motivation and eagerness to learn are highly valued as you progress through three-shift patterns

Qualifications

• Must be 19 or older on or before 1 August 2026.
• Willing and eager to learn new skills for welding.
• Some experience in a welding environment is advantageous.
• Must reside within the specified catchment areas.

Responsibilities

• Intensive training in welding theory and practical welding.
• Progressive introduction to operations in the Peterlee facility under supervision.
• Adhere to standard work practices and safety PPE requirements.

Skills

Motivation to succeed

Willingness to learn

Driven and responsible

Shift flexibility

Experience in welding environment

Catchment-area residency

19+ age requirement

Job description

Trainee Welders

Are you looking for world-class training? Due to funding, you must be 19 or older on or before 1st August 2026, you 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 facilities 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 £10.85 PER HOUR - £12.71 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 1st August 2026
• Flexibility to work across all 3 shifts when needed
• Some experience in a welding environment
• Currently reside within the catchment areas

CV's will be required for applications