Welders Mate/General Labourer

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

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Welder's Mate/General Labourer to support operations at a manufacturing site in Peterlee. Key responsibilities include preparing materials for welding and assisting skilled welders. The role offers opportunities for overtime and progression within the department, with a focus on safety and teamwork. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar factory position and be comfortable working with hand tools.

Benefits

Accessible via public transport

Free on-site parking

Paid holidays

Performance bonuses

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position within a factory environment.
• Ability to follow standard work procedures.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for welding including cutting and grinding.
• Use hand and power tools effectively.
• Position parts and assist in welding tasks.

Skills

Factory experience

Ability to work under own initiative

Knowledge of safety practices

Experience with hand and power tools

Manual lifting capability

Tools

Grinders

Wire brushes

Job description

Welder's Mate/General Labourer

We are looking for a Welders Mate/General Labourer to join our team assigned to Caterpillar in Peterlee.

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 Rate and Working Hours:

• 36.5 hours per week
• 16.36 per hour day shift
• 19.36 per hour afternoon shift
• 22.09 per hour night shift
• 24.54 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
• 32.72 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 in a similar position within a factory environment
• 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, 5 S etc.
• Carry out some manual lifting
• Work with a sense and awareness of safety at all times
• Preparing materials for welding (cutting, grinding, cleaning surfaces etc)
• Using hand and power tools (grinders, wire brushes, clamps etc)
• Holding or positioning parts during welding
• General labouring in a busy factory environment
• Full and ongoing training will be provided
• Potential to progress within any of the fabrication departments