Auto Electrician

Role: Auto Electrician

Rate: Up to £25.38 plus regular overtime rates and monthly / annual bonuses

AUTO 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 at Horden, which is just a 9 minute drive away from the site. With routes from Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Durham 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:

28 days paid holiday, rising to 33 days after 12 weeks service (inc. public Hols)
Monthly performance lead bonus
Regular Performance review schemes
Full induction and ongoing training
Auto Enrolment Pension SchemePay Rate and Working Hours:

36.5 hours per week
£18.80 per hour day shift
£22.56 hour afternoon shift
£25.38 per hour night shift
£28.20 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
£37.60 per hour overtime Sundays Responsibilities:

Installation
Fault finding
Issue resolution of electrical systems for new off highway vehicle designs
Service and maintenance for electrical aspects of current product
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 an awareness of safety at all timesAbout you:

Must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician
Must have experience in working in off highway / bus / train or commercial sectors
Communication - written and verbal.
Good PC skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Problem Solving.
Understanding and use of procedures.
Must have a full driving licence.
Work with limited instruction to work order plans and deadlines.
Positively contribute to personal and departmental targets.
Work independently.
Work effectively within a small team.
Use initiative and be self-motivated.
Take ownership and accountability in delivering targets.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 and safety boots and will be supplied to you.

Previous applicants are welcome to reapply

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