MIG Welder

Job Type: Temporary - ongoing (24-month fixed-term assignment)

Location: Stockton (TS18 3SD)

Pay Rates

• Days: £18.98 per hour
• Backs: £22.78 per hour
• Nights: £24.10 per hour
• Overtime 1.5: £28.47 per hour
• Overtime 2.0: £37.96 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Build and weld heavy-duty fixtures and assemblies to strict, tight tolerances.
• Work using both MIG and MMA welding processes to high engineering standards.
• Follow standard work procedures strictly while maintaining a zero-compromise attitude toward workplace safety.
• Collaborate effectively with production teams while taking full ownership of independent work tasks.
• Perform standard manual handling and lifting in line with safety guidelines.
• Conduct detailed quality checks to ensure fault-free output on every weld.

Required

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding (or equivalent time-served apprenticeship).
• Experience: Proven industrial experience in MIG and MMA welding.
• Skills: Strong blueprint reading skills and ability to weld to tight tolerances.
• Flexibility: Full availability to work across Days, Backs, and Night shift rotations.

Desired

• Previous experience in heavy engineering or automotive manufacturing environments.

Benefits, Perks & Culture

• On-Site Wellness: Dedicated access to on-site Occupational Health and Physiotherapy services.
• Progression: Real potential to transition to a permanent Caterpillar contract, alongside opportunities to apply for internal CAT roles.
• Randstad Benefits App: Direct access to exclusive discounts and cashback at top high-street stores, supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, and DIY outlets.
• Time-Off Perks: Additional holiday allowance added to your base entitlement based on length of service.

Culture & Facilities

Employee recognition schemes, auto-enrolment pension, comprehensive full-site induction, ongoing training, and free on-site parking and secure bike sheds.

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