Production Operative in Larne, County Antrim
Posted by Randstad Inhouse Services
£14.84 – £19.97 an hour
Larne · Temporary
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Join Randstad as a Production Operative at the renowned Caterpillar Larne facility. We are seeking motivated individuals to step into exciting temporary-ongoing roles where you can grow your mechanical skills, work alongside a high-performing team, and earn industry-leading pay rates. At Caterpillar Larne, you will be part of a global giant in power generation. Working through Randstad, you get the best of both worlds: a structured 4-day workweek, robust shift premiums, top-tier safety standards, and dedicated support to help you excel in a modern, lean manufacturing environment.
Job Title: Production Operative
Job Type: Temporary - Ongoing
Pay Rates Day Shift: £14.84/hr
Night Shift: £19.97/hr
Overtime Rate 1 (First 10 hours): £22.26/hr
Overtime Rate 2 (After 10 hours): £29.68/hrShift
Patterns:
Hours per week: 37.5 hours (Monday to Thursday)
Day Shift:Monday: 07:00 - 17:15 Tuesday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:45
Night Shift:Monday: 21:00 - 07:15 Tuesday - Thursday: 21:00 - 06:45(Note: Shift times may vary slightly depending on your specific work area within the facility).
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanically prepare substrates to required standards using power tools.
- Clean, fettle, stripe coat, cut in, mask out, and prepare surfaces per specification.
- Assemble sub-assemblies, options, and major components for generator sets using engineering prints and standard work instructions.
- Move flexibly across key operational areas, including the machine shop, fettle/paint, paintline, and assembly stations.
- Uphold strict compliance with safety, quality, 5S initiatives, and Caterpillar's Values in Action.
- Support team growth by training peers when required and completing other operational duties as assigned.
- Strong ability to follow and comprehend detailed written and verbal work instructions, procedures, and basic arithmetic.
- Flexibility to work reasonable amounts of overtime and various shift patterns.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
- Hands-on experience using hand/power tools and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Background in mechanical assembly, lean manufacturing, or working to fixed takt times.
- A reasonable level of computer literacy for basic digital tracking and reporting.
- Full uniform and comprehensive PPE provided
- Generous paid holiday entitlement
- Thorough paid induction and continuous professional training
- Free on-site car parking and subsidized canteen facilities
- Auto-enrollment pension scheme
- Exclusive access to the Randstad Benefits App (discounts, perks, and wellness tools)
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