Robot Technician

Randstad Inhouse Services
Peterlee, United Kingdom
Last month
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Posted
14 Mar 2026 (Last month)

Role: Robot Technician - Tooling & Robotics , Fixed until 01/11/2027

Rate: Up to £39.10 plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

Trade Test payment of £150.00, this will be subject to successfully passing the trade test and then starting with us.

Robot Technicians, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability?

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.

Fantastic Benefits:

Easily accessible via public transport

Free on-site parking/ bike-sheds

Free tea and coffee

On-site occupational health

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!

Full induction and ongoing training

Potential to be made permanent with our client

Free on-site car parking and access to an on-site gym.

Randstad Flexible Benefits App (discounts at major shops, restaurants, and cinemas).

Employee assistance programs (financial and counselling services).Excellent Pay Rates:

Day Shift: £19.55 per hour

Afternoon 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

Opportunity to increase pay after suitable period to £20.75 basic, £24.90 back shift and £28.01 night shiftShifts:

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 Job Duties Include but not limited to:

Programming of ABB, Cloos and Fanuc arc welding robots and ABB Paint Robots

Assist in the development of optimised programming strategies for new and existing robot cells.

Provide close daily production support to Fabrication Supervisors for all aspects of Quality, Cost, Delivery and Safety, related to robot cells.

Assist in the development of specifications for new robot cells.

Work closely with area manufacturing engineers, to assist in the development and/or improvement of fabrication assembly jigs for components to be robot welded.

Assist in the specification, development, and improvement of robot cell safety systems.

Identify and develop improvements to robot programmes to increase OEE performance. This may include air-cut time reductions, weld cycle time improvements, total weld ratio improvements, robot weld quality improvements, reduction of all losses - weld defects, rework, cycle stoppages, etc.Required skills, qualifications, and experiences:

Previous experience as a Robot Operator, programmer, or Support engineer.

Time-served welder, fabricator, or paint technician with experience of heavy fabrications, robotic paint plant processes, MIG welding experience, or relative experience in a heavy fabrication environment.

Strong communication skills.

Must be self-motivated, flexible (able to work across 3 shifts) and able to work in a team environment.Application process:

Applicants will need to pass a skills testPlease 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.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion

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