Welder

Morson Talent; Peterlee; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free parking

Canteen subsidy

Tea and coffee

Paid holidays

Holiday accrual

Performance bonus

Performance reviews

Induction training

Permanent opportunity

Zusammenfassung

Morson Talent is recruiting welders for ongoing, long-term temporary contracts at Caterpillar Peterlee. The role involves working on weld fixtures with tight tolerances, following standard procedures and contributing to a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

Shifts include day, afternoon and night rotations with generous overtime. Benefits include paid holidays and opportunities for progression within the client. PPE is provided, and travel support is available where needed.

Qualifikationen

• Experience welding fixtures to tight tolerances.
• Able to follow standard work procedures.
• Must pass welding tests.

Aufgaben

• Work on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances.
• Carry out manual lifting as required.
• Operate MIG and MMA welding processes per instructions.

Kenntnisse

Welding fixtures

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Manual lifting

MIG/MMA welding

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

£20.33-£40.66/hr plus performance related bonus and overtimes

Hours

Monday to Friday (36.5hrs/week) - days, afternoons and nights

About Company

WELDERS, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?

You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment.

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

The facility is easily accessible via bus, car and train and is located just off the A19. The nearest bus stop is just outside of the facility and the nearest train station is located in Horden a 9 minute drive away from the site. With routes from Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Seaham!

Benefits

• Easily accessible via public transport
• Free on-site parking/bike-sheds
• Subsidised canteen
• Free tea and coffee
• Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
• 1additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)
• Monthly performance lead bonus including attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
• Regular performance review schemes so youll know when youre doing a great job
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Potential to be made permanent with our client

With plenty of overtime work available throughout the week and during the weekends, you have the opportunity to maximise your earnings on an overtime rate which is paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time on a Sunday.

Pay Rates and Working Hours from October 1st 2026

• 36.5 hours per week
• £20.33 per hour day shift
• £24.39 per hour afternoon shift
• £27.44 per hour night shift
• £30.49 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
• £40.66 per hour overtime Sundays

Shifts

If you are interested in strictly working select shifts (Backs/Nights), this can also be arranged, we are flexible to rotate shifts around your needs.

• Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
• Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
• Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

Mileage

Local Travelling

• Cover expenses for welders travelling >40 miles from site. Mileage to be paid outside of 40 miles.
• Reimburse tyne tynnel costs for all welders commuting from North Tyneside.
• Cover expenses for welders travelling >40 miles from site. Mileage to be paid outside of 40 miles.
• Reimbursem accomodation expenses of £50 per night for workers who live >60 miles.

About you

• Experienced with working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
• Be accustomed to modern practices e.g. following a standard work procedure
• Carry out some manual lifting
• Work with a sense and awareness of safety at all times
• Previous experience of MIG, MMA

Application process

• Applicants will need to pass a 2F, 3F, 36, 4F welding test.

This is an ongoing, long term temporary contract role.

Please be aware that PPE is mandatory on the factory floor. This will include ear defenders, overalls and safety boots and will be supplied to you.