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Temporary

Weld Technician (Quality Operator)

Randstad Inhouse Services
Shotton
money-bag £17.70 - £35.40/hour
Posted: 06 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 05 November 2026
Ref: 225691374

Weld Technician (Quality Operator)

Quality Operators, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?

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.

Benefits:

  • Easily accessible via public transport
  • Free on-site parking/bike sheds
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
  • 1 Additional holiday added every 2 years to allowance for service (max 5)
  • Monthly performance lead bonus including monthly 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
  • On-site gym

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

  • 36.5 hours per week
  • -17.70 per hour day shift
  • -21.24 per hour afternoon shift
  • -23.90 per hour night shift
  • -26.55 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
  • -35.40 per hour overtime Sundays

Rate: -17.70 (up to -35.40) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

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:

  • Ensure proper entry of record information is maintained along with all appropriate documentation to support
  • Strong communication/interpersonal skills
  • Must be self-motivated with good attention to detail
  • Quality checking finished fabrications before moving onto the paint process against a pre-prepared checklist.
  • Highlighting issues and reporting via logging on an IPad.
  • Good verbal communication skills to report into team leads.
  • Cleaning fabrications with hand-held and air powered tooling.
  • Must be able to work 3 shifts (days, backs and nights)
  • Ideal candidates should have a knowledge of MIG welding such as NVQ Level 1
  • Safety conscious

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