Weld Technician (Quality Operator)

Weld Technician (Quality Operator) Quality Operators, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability? Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat®…

Pay rate £17.70/hour (overtime to £35.40)
Job type Temporary
Posted 6 October 2026

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Weld Technician (Quality Operator)

Quality Operators, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant.

Benefits:

Easily accessible via public transport
Free on-site parking/bike sheds
Free tea and coffee
Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
1 Additional holiday added every 2 years to allowance for service (max 5)
Monthly performance lead bonus including monthly 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
On-site gym

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

36.5 hours per week
£17.70 per hour day shift
£21.24 per hour afternoon shift
£23.90 per hour night shift
£26.55 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
£35.40 per hour overtime SundaysRate: £17.70 (up to £35.40) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

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 - 21:30About you:

Ensure proper entry of record information is maintained along with all appropriate documentation to support
Strong communication/interpersonal skills
Must be self-motivated with good attention to detail
Quality checking finished fabrications before moving onto the paint process against a pre-prepared checklist.
Highlighting issues and reporting via logging on an IPad.
Good verbal communication skills to report into team leads.
Cleaning fabrications with hand-held and air powered tooling.
Must be able to work 3 shifts (days, backs and nights)
Ideal candidates should have a knowledge of MIG welding such as NVQ Level 1
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