Job Description
MIG Welder Role at Caterpillar Stockton!
Are you a time-served MIG Welder ready to join a quality-driven, award-winning manufacturing environment?We are seeking skilled and flexible welders to join our team on assignment at Caterpillar in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a chance to work for a global industry leader, develop your skills, and potentially earn a permanent contract.
Job title: Welder
Job type: 24 month Fixed term contract (January 2026 to January 2028)
£150 trade test payment, should you pass and start on assignment with us.
Location: Stockton (TS18 3SD)
Pay Rate and Working Hours:
* Days £18.98 per hour
* Backs £22.78 per hour
* Night £24.10 per hour
* OT 1.5 £28.47
* OT 2.0 £37.96
Three shift pattern, but you must be flexible to work any shift. Some shifts may rotate so flexibility is required.
* DAYS: 06:45am - 15:00pm (Mon - Thur) 6.45am- 12.45pm (Fri)
* BACKS: 14:45pm - 23:00pm(Mon - Thur) 10.45am - 16.45pm(Fri)
* NIGHTS: 22:45pm- 07:00am (Mon - Thur) 16.30pm - 22.30pm (Fri)
Responsibilities:
* Work on build/weld fixtures to tight tolerances
* Work under own initiative as well as part of a team
* Follow a standard work procedure/housekeeping
* Carry out some manual lifting
* Use overhead cranes
* Jig work
* Adhering to PPE requirements and standards in place.
Requirements:
* Previous experience of MIG Welding
* Time Served Welder
* Relevant NVQ Level 3
Your Benefits Package
* Every other Friday off
* Overtime available
* On site occupational health
* Additional holidays per year added to allowance depending on service
* Worker recognition 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
* Development opportunities and ability to apply for internal CAT roles
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
* Access to Randstad Benefits app
* Dedicated On site Randstad team to help with any queries
* Agile working pattern - This model allows for as much flexibility for the business without putting workers at a disadvantage with pay/hours.
* Free on site parking/ bike sheds
Apply today to gain a foot in the door and further your career within an industry world leader!