MIG Welder - Weekend Shift

MIG WELDER - WEEKEND SHIFT

Location: Peterlee (North East)
Type of role: Full time ongoing
Hours: 36 hours per week - Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Shift pattern: 3 x 12-hour shifts, e.g. 06:00-18:00
Pay rate: £27.44 per hour 
Additional benefits: Performance-related bonus and potential overtime

About the Company

WELDERS, are you looking for a fantastic, modern working environment, great rates of pay and long-term stability?

We are currently recruiting Welders for a Weekend Shift Pilot at Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee, offering the opportunity to work your full 36-hour week across just three days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

You will be working in a challenging and quality-driven manufacturing environment, developing your skills within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment.

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used across 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 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.

Weekend Shift

This is a Weekend Shift Pilot, offering a 36-hour working week across three days:

Friday: 12-hour shift
Saturday: 12-hour shift
Sunday: 12-hour shift
Example hours: 06:00-18:00
£27.44 per hour

This working pattern gives you the opportunity to complete your contracted hours across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, giving you four days off during the week.

Benefits

• Easily accessible via public transport
• Free on-site parking/bike sheds
• Subsidised canteen
• Free tea and coffee
• Paid holiday (including public holidays)
• 1 additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (maximum 5)
• Amazing on-site gym facilities
• Monthly performance-led bonus, including attendance bonus, to boost your earnings
• Regular performance review schemes
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Potential to be made permanent with our client

Mileage

Local Travelling
Cover expenses for Welders travelling more than 40 miles from site, with mileage paid outside of the first 40 miles.
Reimburse Tyne Tunnel costs for all Welders commuting from North Tyneside.

UK Travelling
Cover expenses for Welders travelling more than 40 miles from site, with mileage paid outside of the first 40 miles.
Reimburse accommodation expenses of £50 per night for workers who live more than 60 miles from site.

About You

• Experienced in working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances
• Able to work under your own initiative as well as part of a team
• Accustomed to modern manufacturing practices, including following standard work procedures
• Able to carry out some manual lifting
• Strong sense and awareness of safety at all times
• Previous experience of MIG and MMA welding
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Welder looking for excellent pay, long-term stability and the chance to work a full 36-hour week across just three days, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the team at Caterpillar Peterlee and take advantage of this fantastic weekend shift opportunity.

Don’t miss out — submit your application today!