Machine Operator - Shot Blast

Randstad · Peterlee, North East

Machine Operator - Shot Blast at Randstad, based in Peterlee, North East. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Peterlee, North East
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
13 Aug 2026
Sector
Machine Operator

Reference PR-1529403

About the role

Role: Machine Operator - Shot Blast

Rate: Up to £25.66 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly bonuses

Job Type: fixed term until 01/11/2027

Machine Operators, 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 on a fixed term assignment.

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.

Fantastic Benefits:

  • Easily accessible via public transport
  • Free on-site parking/ bike-sheds
  • Free tea and coffee
  • On-site occupational health
  • 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!
  • Full induction and ongoing training
  • Potential to be made permanent with our client
  • Free on-site car parking and access to an on-site gym.
  • Randstad Flexible Benefits App (discounts at major shops, restaurants, and cinemas).
  • Employee assistance programs (financial and counselling services).

Starting Pay Rate and Working Hours:

  • Day Shift: £12.83 per hour
  • Afternoon Shift: £15.40 per hour
  • Night Shift: £17.32.07 per hour
  • Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £19.25 per hour
  • Overtime 2 (Sundays): £25.66 per hour

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
  • 36.5 hours per week will be maintained

About you:

  • 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 Shot Blasting machinery
  • Relevant NVQ

Application process:

  • Updated current CV

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.


skills

Machining

Reference: PR-1529403 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 13 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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