Plater/Fabricator

Location: Peterlee, Durham, UK SR8 1

Date Posted: 2026-06-19T05:15:23

Employer: Apply4U

Job Description

Fabricators, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability? You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment. 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.

Role

Fabricator, 24 Months Fixed Term

Rate

Up to £39.10 plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

Benefits

Easily accessible via public transport

Free on-site parking/ bike-sheds

Free tea and coffee

Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)

1 Additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)

Monthly performance lead bonus including 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

Pay Rates

Day Shift: £19.55 per hour

Afternoon Shift: £23.46 per hour

Night Shift: £26.39 per hour

Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £29.33 per hour

Overtime 2 (Sundays): £39.10 per hour

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 - 21:30

About you

Experienced with working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerances

Have the ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team

Be accustomed to modern practices e.g. following a standard work procedure

Carry out some manual lifting

Work with a sense and awareness of safety at all times

Previous experience

Relevant NVQ Level 3

Application process

Applicants will need to pass a skills test

Please be aware that PPE is mandatory on the factory floor. This will include ear defenders, overalls and safety boots and will be supplied to you.

Previous applicants are welcome to reapply, successful applicants will be contacted.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Job DescriptionFabricators, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?You can grow your skills as we place you on an assignment into Caterpillar Articulated Trucks, Peterlee in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment.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.Role: Fabricator, 24 Months Fixed TermRate: Up to £39.10 plus regular overtime and monthly bonusesWith plenty of overtime work available throughout the week and during the weekends, you have the opportunity to maximise your earnings on an overtime rate which is paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time on a Sunday.Benefits:Easily accessible via public transportFree
on-site parking/ bike-shedsFree tea and coffeePaid holiday (inc. public Hols)1 Additional holiday every 2 years added to allowance for service (max 5)Monthly performance lead bonus including attendance bonus to boost your earnings!Regular performance review schemes so you'll know when you're doing a great jobFull induction and ongoing trainingPotential to be made permanent with our clientExcellent Pay Rates:Day Shift: £19.55 per hourAfternoon Shift: £23.46 per hourNight Shift: £26.39 per hourOvertime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £29.33 per hourOvertime 2 (Sundays): £39.10 per hourShifts:Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30About you:Experienced with working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerancesHave the ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a teamBe accustomed to modern practices e.g. following a standard work
procedureCarry out some manual liftingWork with a sense and awareness of safety at all timesPrevious experience Relevant NVQ Level 3Application process:Applicants will need to pass a skills testPlease be aware that PPE is mandatory on the factory floor. This will include ear defenders, overalls and safety boots and will be supplied to you.Previous applicants are welcome to reapply, successful applicants will be contacted.Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion."We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

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