MIG Welder - Night Shift

Randstad · Peterlee, North East

MIG Welder - Night Shift at Randstad, based in Peterlee, North East, paying £24.00 - £36.50 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£24.00 - £36.50 per hour
Location
Peterlee, North East
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
15 Oct 2026

Reference PR-1546308

About the role

NIGHTSHIFT MIG Welder - Night Shift

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

Job Details & Pay Rates

36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) + Overtime

24 Month Contract

New rates from 1st October:

  • Location: Peterlee, County Durham

  • Night Shift: £27.45 per hour

  • Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00 | Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

  • Overtime 1.5 Rate (Sat): £30.49 per hour

  • Overtime 2.0 Rate (Sundays): £40.66 per hour

What's in It for You?

  • £150 Welcome Bonus: Receive a £150 Trade Test payment just for starting with us.

  • Boost Your Income: Plentiful overtime options paying up to £40.66 per hour, plus £80-£150 in monthly performance bonuses.

  • 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.

  • Health & Wellbeing: Up to 32 days of holiday, plus on-site Occupational Health and Physio to keep you performing at your best.

  • 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.

  • Bonus: Monthly Company & Attendance Bonus

Mileage

  • Candidates North of the Tyne Tunnel will be paid Tyne Tunnel fees by the client.

  • Excess mileage will be paid for over 40 miles from site at 0.55 per mile.

About You

  • Experienced in working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances

  • Previous experience of MIG and MMA welding

  • Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification

Ready to Join the Team? How to Apply

The process is straightforward: Click APPLY NOW!

Reference: PR-1546308 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 15 Oct 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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