Job Description
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Are you a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking for a role that actually respects your downtime?
At Caterpillar Larne, we've structured our week so you can get your 37.5 hours done in just four days. That's a three-day weekend, every single week, while working for one of the world's most iconic engineering brands.
Job title: Mechanical fitter
Location: Larne
Job type: Temporary
Salary: £16.75 - £33.50
From hospital backup systems to global data centres, you'll be the one ensuring the world's most critical power units are built to perfection.
Why fitters are moving to Caterpillar Larne:
- The 4-day week: Work Monday to Thursday and enjoy a guaranteed 3-day weekend.
- Competitive earnings: Earn a solid base rate with shift premiums for nights (£22.33/hr) and high-value overtime reaching £33.50/hr.
- Modern facility: Work in a clean, safe, and professional environment with on-site canteen and free parking.
- Uniform and gear: We provide full PPE and uniform from day one, so you're ready to hit the ground running.
- Stability and growth: Ongoing assignments with full induction and professional training to help you master the Caterpillar way.
Your role on the floor
Working as part of a precision assembly team, you will:
- Build and integrate: Assemble, fit, and adjust generator sets (Gensets), fuel systems, and radiators.
- Interpret: Read and follow complex engineering prints and sketches to plan your build sequence.
- Precision tools: Use a variety of power and hand tools to ensure every component meets our "Gold Standard" quality.
- Improve: Collaborate with the team on 5S and lean manufacturing initiatives to keep our facility world-class.
What you'll need
- Qualifications: A formal Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant mechanical field.
- Experience: Proven experience in assembly or fitting (ideally within a lean manufacturing environment).
- Detail: Great attention to detail and a commitment to high safety and quality standards.
- Mindset: Comfort working from heights or in enclosed spaces when the build requires it.
Shift and pay breakdown
- Day shift: £16.75 per hour
- Night shift: £22.33 per hour
- Overtime (First 10 hours): £25.13 per hour
- Overtime (After 10 hours): £33.50 per hour
Ready for a better work-life balance?
Applying is easy. Don't stay stuck in a 5-day grind, join the team that builds the power for tomorrow. Click apply today, and our Randstad on-site team will reach out for a friendly chat and to get your interview started. xwzovoh
Apply now and power your career at Caterpillar Larne.