Trainee Welder

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

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is offering an amazing opportunity for Trainee Welders to receive world-class training. Successful candidates will undergo extensive training to meet the specific welding needs of the facility, which utilizes advanced technology and processes. This is a temporary assignment with a competitive pay rate and excellent benefits, making it a great entry point into a thriving industry.

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.
• Flexibility to work across all 3 shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Intensive training in Welding theory and practical welding process for 8 weeks.
• Adhere to H&S and PPE requirements.

Skills

Personal motivation to succeed

Willingness to learn new skills

Responsibility

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

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 our facilities specific welding needs.

This will allow us to eventually support the fabrication production requirements as the build program increases within the Peterlee facility.

With an excellent pay rate and bonus structure in place, this is a first-class, international facility and you will not want to miss out on this opportunity.

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 15.60 PER HOUR with a further increase to 18.80 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

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 Hartlepool 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

CV's will be required for applications

Apply today to gain a foot in the door and further your career within an industry world leader

This is an ongoing, temporary assignment with no specified end date.