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Role: Welder
Rate: Up to £36.16 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly / annual bonuses
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 per year 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
- £18.08 per hour day shift
- £21.70 per hour afternoon shift
- £24.41 per hour night shift
- £27.12 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
- £36.16 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
- Weld test slots available at a time that suits you
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".
