Fabricator/Plater

Build the World's Toughest Machines Fabricator Opportunities in Peterlee

Looking for long-term stability, competitive pay, and a modern environment where you can truly take your skills to the next level?

Join a global manufacturing leader on assignment at Caterpillar Articulated Trucks in Peterlee. As the worldwide hub for Cat Articulated Trucks-producing 7 distinct variants across mining, construction, and aggregate industries-this high-precision environment leverages state-of-the-art paint technology, robotics, and advanced computer analysis.

Upgrade your fabrication career with top-tier rates in a modern, quality-driven facility.

Role: Fabricator, 24 Months Fixed Term

Rate: Up to 39.10 plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

With plenty of overtime work available throughout the week and during the weekends, you have the opportunity to maximise your earnings on an overtime rate which is paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time on a Sunday.

Benefits:

• Easily accessible via public transport
• Free on-site parking/ bike-sheds
• Free tea and coffee
• Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
• 1 Additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)
• Monthly performance lead bonus including attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
• Regular performance review schemes so you'll know when you're doing a great job
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Potential to be made permanent with our client

Excellent Pay Rates:

• Day Shift: 19.55 per hour
• Afternoon Shift: 23.46 per hour
• Night Shift: 26.39 per hour
• Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): 29.33 per hour
• Overtime 2 (Sundays): 39.10 per hour

Shifts:

• Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
• Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
• Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30

About you:

• Experienced with working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
• Be accustomed to modern practices e.g. following a standard work procedure
• Carry out some manual lifting
• Work with a sense and awareness of safety at all times
• Previous experience
• Relevant NVQ Level 3

Application process:

• Applicants will need to pass a skills test

Please be aware that PPE is mandatory on the factory floor. This will include ear defenders, overalls and safety boots and will be supplied to you.

Previous applicants are welcome to reapply, successful applicants will be contacted.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

"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".