Welder

Randstad Employment Bureau; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£150 Welcome Bonus

Overtime up to £39.10/h

On-site gym

Free parking

Flexible Benefits app

32 days holiday

Job summary

Randstad Employment Bureau in Peterlee has a premium opportunity for a skilled MIG Welder at Caterpillar's state-of-the-art site. You will perform high-precision welding on heavy‑duty components and work to tight tolerances with safety as a priority.

The role offers day, back, and night shift patterns with generous overtime, a Welcome Bonus, on-site facilities, and potential progression to a permanent Caterpillar position.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Welding or equivalent qualification.
• Proven background in MIG welding with ability to pass a trade test.
• Comfort using overhead cranes and jigs in a heavy industrial setting.
• Strong safety-first attitude and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (Days, Backs, Nights).

Responsibilities

• Execute high-precision MIG welding on heavy-duty components.
• Maintain tight tolerances with emphasis on quality and safety.
• Operate overhead cranes and use jigs for assembly of heavy parts.
• Keep workspace clean and adhere to safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with the team and take pride in workmanship.

Skills

MIG welding

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding

Tools

Overhead cranes

Jigs

Job description

Take your welding career to the next level. If you have the hands-on expertise to weld the world's strongest machinery, we have a premium opportunity waiting for you in Peterlee. Looking to elevate your welding career with an iconic global leader? Caterpillar's state-of-the-art facility in Peterlee is seeking skilled MIG Welders ready to work on high-precision components, earn exceptional hourly rates, and secure an ongoing role with real career progression.

Job Details & Pay Rates

• Job Title: MIG Welder
• Location: Peterlee, County Durham
• Job Type: Temporary - Ongoing
• Day Shift Rate: £19.55 per hour
• Afternoon Shift Rate: £23.46 per hour
• Night Shift Rate: £26.39 per hour
• Overtime 1.5 Rate (Mon-Sat): £29.33 per hour
• Overtime 2.0 Rate (Sundays): £39.10 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).