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Job Description

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 the world-famous Articulated Trucks that drive global progress.

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 Unbeatable 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, and a schedule that works for you, including every other Friday off, an on-site gym, and 24/7 access to physiotherapy and health support. 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:

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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