JOIN THE GLOBAL POWERHOUSE: ASSEMBLY OPERATIVE AT PERKINS ENGINES (Randstad)
Looking for a new start in January 2026?
Randstad are recruiting for a chance to join Perkins Engines (part of the Caterpillar group), a world-class manufacturing leader experiencing rapid growth! We are looking for driven Assembly Operatives to be part of our professional and expanding team at the state-of-the-art campus in Peterborough.
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
Competitive Pay: Start at £12.21 per hour, with exciting opportunities to boost your earnings through an in-house skills development program
Boost Your Income: Excellent overtime rates: x1.3 in the week, x1.5 on Saturday, and x2.0 on Sunday!
Career Growth: Secure, ongoing assignments, clear Temp-to-Perm opportunities reviewed quarterly, and access to internal vacancies
Unrivalled Benefits:
Annual performance bonus.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Free on-site car parking and an on-site canteen/café.
Free PPE and full, excellent Health and Safety training.
Access to a comprehensive benefits app with savings, discounts, and EAP support.
THE ROLE: BUILD THE FUTURE
You will be working in a world-class engine assembly facility, responsible for:
Assembling components following standard work and visual instructions.
Maintaining exceptional safety and quality standards at all times.
Working to set time periods ('Takt Time') to ensure efficiency.
Operating tooling and fitting aids (full training provided).
Thriving in a collaborative team environment.
ARE YOU READY?
We're looking for individuals who are:
Accurate and detail-oriented.
Tidy, organised, and possess excellent timekeeping.
Flexible and can work on your own initiative.
Previous production/warehouse experience is a plus, but not essential-we provide full training!
SHIFT YOUR CAREER INTO GEAR:
We offer a range of patterns to fit your life, including fort-nightly rotating Days & Afternoons, and weekly rotating Three Shifts (Mornings, Afternoons, and Nights), all with appropriate notice for changes.
If this sounds like the powerful opportunity you've been waiting for, apply today for a role with Randstad!
Successful applicants will be placed into our pre-screening pool, and a member of the team will be in touch shortly to arrange your on-site registration/interview