Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: MIG Welders

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Salary: £19.55 per/hour (Not inclusive of overtime, shift premium or bonus)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 36.5 hours per week

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

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Enhanced Pension Contribution scheme (Company matched enhancements up to 10%)

• Caterpillar Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched)

• On Site Gym

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

• Monthly Bonus*

• Personalised Flexible Benefits (Holiday trading, Medical/Dental Cover etc)

Pay Rates:

Day Shift: £19.55 per hour

Back 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

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary:

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform manual finish welding operation in 2F, 3F, 4F & 3G positions

• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations

• Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:

•  Experience in MIG Welding (Solid Wire)

•  Time served in Welding / Fabricating with at least 3 years’ experience

• Prior experience in heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerance

• Perform multi-pass welds

• Ability to work well in a team environment or individually

• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Desired Qualifications:

• Vertical Weld experience advantageous

• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

• Experience welding 2mm – 20mm thickness material

Successful candidates must be able to pass the following:

• 2F, 3F, 4F & 3G positions

• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations

Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.  

About Caterpillar  

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Posting Dates:

March 5, 2026 - March 27, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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