Assembly Operative

Randstad · Belfast, Northern Ireland

Assembly Operative at Randstad, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
18 Aug 2026
Sector
Assembly

Reference PR-1530219

About the role

Would you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)? Receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits?

We're looking for experienced Assembly Operatives to work at Caterpillar's world class manufacturing plant in the Springvale Business Park, Belfast.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Assembling axles and transmissions.
  • Working from standard work instructions to produce components.
  • Performing routine functionality tests and analysing malfunctions and making repairs.
  • Assist in the calibration and repair of measuring equipment and input data into pre-developed databases for record collection analysis and reporting.
  • Compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
  • Any other appropriate duties.

Required Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a similar environment.
  • The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions.
  • The ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties of the position.
  • The ability to use hand tools, power tools, checking or testing equipment and to be able to read and interpret drawings - preferred.
  • Working at heights may be necessary.
  • Reasonable level of computer literacy where required.

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week. (Monday - Thursday)

Day Shift:

Mon: 07:00 - 17:15
Tues - Thurs: 07:00 - 16:45

Night Shift:

Mon: 20:15 - 06:30
Tues - Thurs: 20:45 - 06:30

Positions are currently only running on Day shift.

However you must be prepared to work a rotational shift pattern - 2 weeks on day shift and 2 weeks on night shift.

Pay:

  • Day Shift - £14.27/hr.
  • Night Shift - £19.03/hr.
  • Overtime - £21.41/hr (First ten hours).
  • Overtime - £28.54/hr. (After ten hours overtime).

Benefits:

  • Uniform and PPE provided.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Full induction and ongoing, professional training.
  • On-site car parking and canteen facilities.
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme.
  • Randstad Benefits App.

For further information please phone [phone removed].

To apply please visit our website at www.randstad.co.uk/caterpillar-springvale/

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons


skills

Mechanical/electrical integration


qualifications

Engineering


education

automotive engineering

Reference: PR-1530219 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 18 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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