Trainee Welder

Randstad Employment Bureau; 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 is seeking trainee welders for a structured entry program at its Peterlee facility. You will start with intensive welding training at East Durham College and progressively join operations, developing welding skills to meet plant needs.

Initial pay is for training weeks, with a clear pathway to higher hourly rates after completion. The role offers shift work with days, backs, and nights in a three-shift pattern, and a commitment to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Intensive training in welding theory and practical welding for 8 weeks at East Durham College before entering the Peterlee facility.
• 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.

Skills

Motivation to succeed

Willingness to learn

Flexibility across shifts

Reliability

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