MIG welder - part time

  • Randstad Inhouse Services
  • Shotton, Clwyd
  • Jan 28, 2026
Seasonal Manufacturing

Job Description

Part time welder roles available at Caterpillar's award winning Peterlee facility!

  • Part time hours offered to suit a calmer pace of life and a great work/life balance.

  • Service days added to holiday

  • Worker recognition scheme

  • 24 month fixed term assignment available

Are you looking to work in a fantastic and quality driven manufacturing environment?

Caterpillar is a household name in the industry and is seeking time-served MIG Welders to work in their factory in Peterlee. They offer an award-winning working environment with plenty of opportunities to develop your skills with scope to be rewarded with a permanent contract.

Benefits:

  • On site occupational health and Physio

  • Overtime available

  • Additional holidays 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 gain a permanent contract with Caterpillar

  • Development opportunities and ability to apply for internal CAT roles

  • Auto enrolment pension scheme

  • Unique discounts app to help save money on the essentials such as your weekly shop and the 'nice to haves' like travel and entertainment.

  • Dedicated Randstad team based on site to help with any queries in person

  • Free on site parking

  • On site gym

Pay Rate and Working Hours:

  • PART TIME - Hours can be agreed / discussed

  • Days 19.55 per hour

  • Backs 23.46 per hour

  • Nights 26.39 per hour

  • Flexible working is available

  • Hours would be dependent on customer demand

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

  • Level 3 Welding

  • Relevant NVQ Level 3