Overview
Role: Press Operator
Rate: Up to £33.24 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly bonuses
Press Operators are invited to work in a modern, quality‑driven manufacturing environment on assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee. Caterpillar Peterlee produces 7 variants used in mining, construction and aggregates, with advanced manufacturing processes, robotics and a state‑of‑the‑art paint plant. The site is accessible by bus, car and train (nearest bus stop outside the facility; nearest train station in Horden).
There is plenty of overtime available across weekdays and weekends, with overtime paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time on Sundays.
Benefits
* Easily accessible via public transport
* Free on‑site parking/bike sheds
* Free tea and coffee
* Paid holiday (including public holidays)
* 1 additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)
* Monthly performance lead bonus including attendance bonus
* Regular performance review schemes
* Full induction and ongoing training
* Potential to be made permanent with our client
Pay, Hours and Shifts
Starting pay and working hours: 36.5 hours per week
* Day shift: £16.62 per hour
* Afternoon shift: £19.94 per hour
* Night shift: £22.44 per hour
* Overtime (Mon–Sat): £24.93 per hour
* Overtime (Sundays): £33.24 per hour
Raising to:
* Day shift: £17.48 per hour
* Afternoon shift: £20.97 per hour
* Night shift: £23.60 per hour
* Overtime (Mon–Sat): £26.22 per hour
* Overtime (Sundays): £34.96 per hour
Shifts: Days (Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00; Fri 08:00–12:30); Back shift (Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00; Fri 12:30–17:00); Night shift (Mon–Thu 00:00–08:00; Fri 17:00–21:30).
Responsibilities
* Adhere to health and safety and PPE requirements
* Work to tight tolerances
* Operate and set machines manually or via computer
* Carry out safety and quality checks on machine components
* Fault finding and diagnostics
* Loading and unloading of machines
* Manual lifting as required
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a similar role is desired
* Time served or NVQ Level 3
* Flexibility to work a 3 shift pattern
Additional Information
* This is an ongoing, long‑term temporary contract role.
* PPE is mandatory on the factory floor (ear defenders, overalls and safety boots supplied).
* We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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