Trainee welders
Are you looking for world-class training?
Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used in many 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.
We are looking to place, train and develop trainee welders. The successful candidates will be trained to meet our facilities specific welding needs.
This will allow us to eventually support the fabrication production requirements as the build program increases within the Peterlee facility.
With an excellent pay rate and bonus structure in place, this is a first-class, international facility and you will not want to miss out on this opportunity.
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday
- Monthly bonus
- Temp worker Benefit App
- Regular performance review
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Auto Pension scheme enrolment
Pay Rate and Working Hours:
- Pay rate will be £7.79 PER HOUR - £10.83 PER HOUR (depending on age) during initial 8 weeks training, then £15.00 PER HOUR with a further increase to £18.08 PER HOUR after 12 months.
- Initially working day shift for the first 8 weeks - 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 12:30 Friday
After training there is a 3 shift pattern, Days, Backs and Nights as follows;
- Days 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 12:30 Friday
- Backs 16:00 - 00:00 Monday to Thursday, 12:30 - 17:00 Friday
- Nights 00:00 - 08:00 Monday to Thursday, 17:00 - 21:30 Friday
Responsibilities:
- Intensive training in Welding theory and the practical welding process for 8 weeks at Hartlepool College, before being slowly introduced into the Operations environment in the Peterlee facility. This will be supervised by an appointed Weld Training Specialist.
- Training on the basic fundamentals and required aspects of welding in line with People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.
- Adhere to standard work practices
- Adhere to H&S and PPE requirements
Requirements:
- Personal motivation to succeed
- Willing and eager to learn new skills
- Driven and responsible individual
- NVQ level 1 in welding and fabrication or a genuine interest in welding as a career
- Flexibility to work across all 3 shifts when needed
Apply today to gain a foot in the door and further your career within an industry world leader!
This is an ongoing, temporary assignment with no specified end date.
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".