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Peterlee
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Role: Paint Sprayers

Rate: Upto £23.46 plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses

Job Type: Temp ongoing

Paint Sprayers!! 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 on a 12 month fixed assignment.

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:

Paid holiday (inc. public holidays)
Regular monthly Bonus
Regular monthy Attendance Bonus
Full induction and ongoing training
Auto-Enrolment Pension SchemePay Rate and Working Hours:

36.5 hours per week
£15.98 - £18.08 per hour day shift
£19.18 - £21.70 per hour afternoon shift
£21.57 - £24.40 per hour night shift
£23.97 - £27.12 per hour overtime Monday to Saturday
£31.96- £36.16 per hour overtime SundaysDays:

Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 12:30Back shift:

Monday - Thursday 16:00 - 00:00, Friday 12:30 - 17:00Night shift:

Monday - Thursday 00:00 - 08:00, Friday 17:00 - 21:30Responsibilities:

Adhere to H&S and PPE requirements
Work under your own initiative as well as part of a team
Paint spray various sized panels
Have a good eye for quality
Manually set paint machines
Carry out safety and quality checks on machine components
Working towards production targets
Familiarity with paint systems or paint spraying.
Previous experience ideally in wet on wet paint but other spray systems experience will be considered.
NVQ Level 2/3 in Paint Spraying desiredYou must have previous experience in spray painting (wet on wet paint) on an industrial level ideally obtained from the motor trade or associated discipline. Desirable.

Apply today to gain a foot in the door of 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

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