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Posted 21 July, 2026

Shot Blast Operator

Randstad RIS
Peterlee, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Role: Machine Operator - Shot Blast

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Rate: Up to £25.66 per hour plus regular overtime rates and monthly bonuses

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Job Type: 22 month fixed term

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

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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 22 month fixed assignment.

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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.

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Fantastic Benefits:

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  • Easily accessible via public transport
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  • Free on-site parking/ bike-sheds
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  • Free tea and coffee
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  • On-site occupational health
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  • Paid holiday (inc. public Hols)
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  • 1 Additional holiday added every 2 years to allowance for service (max 5)
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  • Monthly performance lead bonus including monthly attendance bonus to boost your earnings!
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  • Full induction and ongoing training
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  • Potential to be made permanent with our client
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  • Free on-site car parking and access to an on-site gym.
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  • Randstad Flexible Benefits App (discounts at major shops, restaurants, and cinemas).
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  • Employee assistance programs (financial and counselling services).
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Starting Pay Rate and Working Hours:

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  • Day Shift: £12.83 per hour
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  • Afternoon Shift: £15.40 per hour
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  • Night Shift: £17.32.07 per hour
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  • Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): £19.25 per hour
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  • Overtime 2 (Sundays): £25.66 per hour
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Shifts:

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  • Days: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:30
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  • Back shift: Monday - Thursday, 16:00 - 00:00. Friday, 12:30 - 17:00
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  • Night shift: Monday - Thursday, 00:00 - 08:00. Friday, 17:00 - 21:30
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  • 36.5 hours per week will be maintained
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About you:

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  • Have the ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
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  • Be accustomed to modern practices e.g. following a standard work procedure
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  • Carry out some manual lifting
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  • Work with a sense and awareness of safety at all times
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  • Previous experience of Shot Blasting machinery
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  • Relevant NVQ
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Application process:

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  • Updated current CV to
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Please 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.

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Previous applicants are welcome to reapply

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Apply today to gain a foot in the door and further your career within an industry world leader!

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"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".