Randstad RIS
Job title: Welder
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Job type: Contract
Salary: £18.98 – £37.96 per hour
High-tech manufacturing in Stockton: work with the best, build the biggest
Tired of working in old-fashioned workshops? At Caterpillar Stockton, we operate a top-class, clean, and safe facility where technology and craftsmanship meet. We are looking for experienced MIG Welders to join our elite team building our construction products.
If you're a time-served welder who values precision, safety, and a solid team culture, you'll find exactly what you're looking for here in the heart of Teesside.
Why welders choose Caterpillar Stockton:
- The "starting bonus": We respect your skills. That's why you'll receive a £150 Trade Test payment just for successfully joining us.
- Industry-leading pay: Hourly rates from £18.98 up to £24.10
- Overtime: Boost your paycheque with Saturday rates of £28.47 and Sunday double-time at £37.96
- Modern benefits: Additional holidays per year added to allowance depending on service, including every other Friday off.
- Travel ease: Free parking and a central location that's easy to reach from Middlesbrough, Darlington, and beyond.
Your impact on the team
As part of our quality-driven welding crew, you will:
- Innovate: Work on high-precision fixtures using state-of-the-art MIG equipment.
- Deliver quality: Work to tight tolerances where every weld matters for global safety.
- Collaborate: Use overhead cranes and jigs in a flow-based environment that keeps things moving efficiently.
- Protect: Lead by example with a safety-first mindset that keeps you and your team-mates safe.
What we need from you
- The credentials: NVQ Level 3 in Welding (or equivalent).
- The background: Solid experience in a MIG welding environment.
- The mindset: A keen eye for detail and the ability to work rotating shifts.
- The talent: Ready to pass a trade test and prove your precision.
Shift patterns: you must be flexible to work any shift (not all shift rotate but some areas may require you to rotate)
Days: Monday – Thursday, 06:45 – 15:00. Friday, 06:45 – 12:45
Back shift: Monday – Thursday, 14:45 – 11:00. Friday, 10:45 – 16:45
Night shift: Monday – Thursday, 22:45 – 07:00. Friday, 16:30 – 22:30
Shift rates:
- Day Shift: £18.98 per hour
- Afternoon Shift: £22.78 per hour
- Night Shift: £24.10 per hour
- Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £28.47 per hour
- Overtime 2 (Sundays): £37.96 per hour
Ready to upgrade your career?
Our recruitment process is fast and transparent. Apply today, and our on-site Randstad team will reach out to discuss the shifts available and get you in for a trade test.
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