Welder

Morson Talent; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking experienced Welders for a full-time, ongoing role in Peterlee, North East. This dynamic opportunity offers excellent pay rates ranging from £18.80 to £37.60 per hour, with additional overtime rates. Candidates will work in a modern environment, ensuring quality and precision. The role requires familiarity with MIG and MMA welding, as well as a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification. Enjoy various benefits, including free parking, paid holidays, and regular performance reviews.

Benefits

Easily accessible via public transport

Free on-site parking/bike-sheds

Free tea and coffee

Paid holiday (including public holidays)

Additional holiday for service

Monthly performance lead bonus

Regular performance review schemes

Full induction and ongoing training

Potential to be made permanent

Qualifications

• Must have relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Experience in MIG and MMA welding is essential.
• Comfortable with manual lifting and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances.
• Follow safety procedures and standard work practices.
• Participate in a skills test as part of application.

Skills

Experience with build/welding fixtures

Ability to work under own initiative

Familiar with standard work procedures

Safety awareness

Previous experience of MIG welding

Previous experience of MMA welding

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 3

Job description

WELDER

Location Peterlee (North East)

Type of role Full time ongoing

Salary - £18.80-£37.60/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 facility's 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!

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.

Benefits:

• Easily accessible via public transport
• Free on-site parking/bike-sheds
• Free tea and coffee
• Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
• 1 Additional 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 you'll know when you're doing a great job
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Potential to be made permanent with our client

Pay Rates and Working Hours:

• 36.5 hours per week
• £18.80 per hour day shift
• £22.56 per hour afternoon shift
• £25.38 per hour night shift
• £28.20 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
• £37.60 per hour overtime Sundays

Shifts:

• 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

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
• Relevant NVQ Level 3

Application process:

• Applicants will need to pass a skills 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.

LMIND