MIG Welder – 6‑Month Contract in Peterlee

About the role

You will join Caterpillar’s award‑winning manufacturing hub in Peterlee as a MIG Welder on a six‑month contract. The position offers competitive hourly rates, travel and accommodation support, and the chance to work on high‑precision components for articulated trucks used worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on high‑precision fixtures and heavy‑duty components.
• Maintain tight tolerances and ensure quality standards are met.
• Operate overhead cranes and use jigs to move and assemble large parts.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to meet production targets on rotating shift patterns.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a MIG welder in an industrial setting.
• Ability to work safely with overhead lifting equipment.
• Willingness to travel or relocate, with mileage and accommodation support available.
• Commitment to quality, safety and teamwork.

Required skills

• MIG welding
• Overhead crane operation
• Fixture assembly
• Precision welding to tight tolerances

What we offer

• Hourly rate £19.55‑£39.10 (time‑and‑a‑half on Saturdays, double‑time on Sundays).
• £150 Trade Test payment and monthly bonuses (£80‑£150).
• Mileage reimbursement beyond 40 miles (£0.45 per mile) and £50 per night accommodation grant for commutes over 60 miles.
• Up to 32 days holiday, on‑site gym, free parking, occupational health and physiotherapy.
• Potential to move into a permanent role after the contract.