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Role: Auto Electrician
Rate: Up to 25.38 plus regular overtime rates and monthly / annual bonuses
AUTO ELECTRICIANS, 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 at Horden, which is just a 9 minute drive away from the site. With routes from Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Durham 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:
- 28 days paid holiday, rising to 33 days after 12 weeks service (inc. public Hols)
- Monthly performance lead bonus
- Regular Performance review schemes
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
Pay Rate and Working Hours:
- 36.5 hours per week
- 18.80 per hour day shift
- 22.56 hour afternoon shift
- 25.38 per hour night shift
- 28.20 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
- 37.60 per hour overtime Sundays
Responsibilities:
- Installation
- Fault finding
- Issue resolution of electrical systems for new off highway vehicle designs
- Service and maintenance for electrical aspects of current product
- 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 an awareness of safety at all times
About you:
- Must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician
- Must have experience in working in off highway / bus / train or commercial sectors
- Communication - written and verbal.
- Good PC skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Problem Solving.
- Understanding and use of procedures.
- Must have a full driving licence.
- Work with limited instruction to work order plans and deadlines.
- Positively contribute to personal and departmental targets.
- Work independently.
- Work effectively within a small team.
- Use initiative and be self-motivated.
- Take ownership and accountability in delivering targets.
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.
Previous applicants are welcome to reapply
Apply today to gain a foot in the door and further your career within an industry world leader!
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".
