MIG Welders

Accelerate your welding career by building the world's most powerful machinery.Join Caterpillar's state-of-the-art facility in Peterlee as a skilled MIG Welder . We offer the chance to work on high-precision components, earn exceptional hourly rates, and secure an ongoing role with genuine opportunities for progression. Job Details & Pay Rates Job Title: Welder Location: Peterlee, County Durham Job Type: Temporary - Ongoing Day Shift Rate: 20.33 per hour Afternoon Shift Rate: 24.40 per hour Night Shift Rate: 27.44 per hour Overtime 1.5 Rate (Mon-Sat): 30.49 per hour Overtime 2.0 Rate (Sundays): 40.66 per hour Shift Patterns Days: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00 Friday, 08:00 - 12:30 Back Shift: Monday to Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00 Friday, 12:30 - 17:00 Night Shift: Monday to Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00 Friday, 17:00 - 21:30 What's in It for You? 150 Welcome Bonus: Receive a 150 Trade Test payment just for starting with us. Boost Your Income: Plentiful overtime options paying up to 39.10 per hour, plus 80- 150 in monthly performance bonuses. Top-Class Facility: Work in a clean, modern, and safety-focused working environment. Lifestyle Perks: Access to an on-site gym, free parking, and our "Flexible Benefits" app offering big discounts on weekly shops, meals out, and cinema tickets. Health & Wellbeing: Up to 32 days of holiday, plus on-site Occupational Health and Physio to keep you performing at your best. Long-Term Growth: Though this begins as a contract position, we view it as a career path. Enjoy dedicated on-site Randstad support, regular reviews, and real potential to transition into a permanent Caterpillar role. Key Responsibilities Execute high-precision MIG welding on specialized fixtures and heavy-duty components. Work strictly to tight tolerances where quality and safety are the top priorities. Safely operate overhead cranes and utilize jigs for assembling heavy parts. Maintain a clean,