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Posted 3 August 2026
Job ref: 259417

Fabricator/Welder

  • Location: Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
  • Salary: £17.95 - 35.90 per hour + None
  • Category
  • Sector: Manufacturing
  • Contract type Contract
  • Consultant: Lucas Cuppello

Fabricator / Welder

Caterpillar is recruiting experienced Fabricator/Welders to join its manufacturing facility in Larne, producing generator sets, enclosures and associated power generation equipment.

This is an opportunity to join a global engineering manufacturer, working within a skilled fabrication team on a four-day working week with competitive rates of pay and overtime available.

Pay:
Day Shift: £17.95 per hour
Night Shift: £23.93 per hour
Overtime (first 10 hours): £26.93 per hour
Overtime (after 10 hours): £35.90 per hour
Hours

37.5 hours per week (Monday - Thursday)

Days:
Monday: 07:00 - 17:15
Tuesday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:45

Nights:
Monday: 21:00 - 07:15
Tuesday - Thursday: 21:00 - 06:45

Candidates must be flexible to work both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities:

  • MIG weld and fabricate generator set components and sub-assemblies
  • Fabricate and modify bases, silencers, tanks, containers and enclosures
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Plan work methods and fabrication sequences
  • Repair and rework production components
  • Maintain Caterpillars quality, safety and 5S standards
  • Essential Requirements
  • NVQ Level 3, completed apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Fabrication & Welding
  • Previous MIG welding and fabrication experience
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Willingness to work overtime and rotating shifts

Desirable:

  • Experience within a manufacturing or lean environment
  • Experience using overhead cranes and slinging equipment
  • Competent using measuring equipment including tape measures and engineers squares
  • Ability to work at height

Benefits:

  • Four-day working week
  • Overtime available
  • Paid holidays
  • Company pension
  • Uniform and PPE provided
  • On-site parking
  • On-site canteen
  • Full induction and ongoing training

Apply now to join Caterpillars skilled manufacturing team in Larne.

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