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MIG Welder - Night Shift in Peterlee

Job Description

NIGHTSHIFT MIG Welder - Night Shift

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Join Caterpillar's state-of-the-art facility in Peterlee as a skilled MIG Welder on the Backshift

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Job Details & Pay Rates

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36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) + Overtime

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24 Month Contract

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New rates from 1st October:

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  • Location: Peterlee, County Durham
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  • Night Shift: £27.45 per hour
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  • Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00 | Friday, 17:00 - 21:30
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  • Overtime 1.5 Rate (Sat): £30.49 per hour
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  • Overtime 2.0 Rate (Sundays): £40.66 per hour
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What's in It for You?

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  • £150 Welcome Bonus: Receive a £150 Trade Test payment just for starting with us.
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  • Boost Your Income: Plentiful overtime options paying up to £40.66 per hour, plus £80-£150 in monthly performance bonuses.
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  • 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.
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  • Health & Wellbeing: Up to 32 days of holiday, plus on-site Occupational Health and Physio to keep you performing at your best.
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  • 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.
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  • Bonus: Monthly Company & Attendance Bonus
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Mileage

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  • Candidates North of the Tyne Tunnel will be paid Tyne Tunnel fees by the client.
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  • Excess mileage will be paid for over 40 miles from site at 0.55 per mile.
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About You

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  • Experienced in working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances
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  • Previous experience of MIG and MMA welding
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  • Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification
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Ready to Join the Team? How to Apply

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The process is straightforward: Click APPLY NOW!

MIG Welder - Night Shift in Peterlee

Peterlee, UK
Full time

Published on 10/12/2026

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