Quality Operative
CV-LibraryPeterlee, County DurhamtemporaryPosted: 2 September 2026
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Rate: £14.87 (up to £34.02) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses
Quality Operators, 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.
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
£14.87 per hour day shift (up to £17.01)
£17.84 per hour afternoon shift (up to £20.41)
£20.07 per hour night shift (up to £22.96)
£22.31 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday (up to £25.52)
£29.74 per hour overtime Sundays (up to £34.02)
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:
Ensure proper entry of record information is maintained along with all appropriate documentation to support
Must be self-motivated with good attention to detail
General inspection of finished fabrications against a pre-prepared checklist.
Highlighting issues and reporting via logging on an IPad.
Good verbal communication skills to report into team leads.
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
Safety conscious
Application process:
Current, up to date CV required in the first instance
Applicants will need to successfully pass an interview stage
Rate: £14.87 (up to £34.02) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses
Quality Operators, 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.
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
£14.87 per hour day shift (up to £17.01)
£17.84 per hour afternoon shift (up to £20.41)
£20.07 per hour night shift (up to £22.96)
£22.31 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday (up to £25.52)
£29.74 per hour overtime Sundays (up to £34.02)
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:
Ensure proper entry of record information is maintained along with all appropriate documentation to support
Must be self-motivated with good attention to detail
General inspection of finished fabrications against a pre-prepared checklist.
Highlighting issues and reporting via logging on an IPad.
Good verbal communication skills to report into team leads.
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
Safety conscious
Application process:
Current, up to date CV required in the first instance
Applicants will need to successfully pass an interview stage