Electrician

Role: Electrician

Rate: Up to £36.16 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly bonuses

Electricians, 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.

The facility is easily accessible via bus, car and train and is located just off the A19. The nearest bus stop is just outside of the facility and the nearest train station is located in Horden; a 9 minute drive away from the site. With routes from Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Seaham!

With 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 transport
• Free on-site parking/ bike-sheds
• Free tea and coffee
• Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
• 1 Additional holiday per year 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 Rate and Working Hours:

• 36.5 hours per week
• £18.08 per hour day shift
• £21.70 per hour afternoon shift
• £24.41 per hour night shift
• £27.12 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
• £36.16 per hour overtime Sundays

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:

• Experience using Excel and Word
• General electrical installation skills and high standards of work.
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship followed by a minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• 19th edition IEE Regulations would also be of advantage
• You should be able to work a 3-shift system, and be prepared to work reasonable amounts of overtime as and when needed
• IOSH Trained would be of advantage
• MEWP License
• Flexibility to working shifts is very important as this will be reflected in project specifics.
• Experience in electrical testing

Application process:

Please send your current and up-to-date CV to:

This is an ongoing, long term temporary contract role.

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

Apply today to gain a foot in the door and further your career within an industry world leader!

"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".