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Posted 21 July, 2026

Assembly Operative

Randstad RIS
County Antrim, NIR, GB Full Time

Job Description

Would you like to work 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)? Receiving a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits?

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We're looking for experienced Assembly Operatives to work at Caterpillar's world class manufacturing plant in the Springvale Business Park, Belfast.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

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  • Assembling axles and transmissions.
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  • Working from standard work instructions to produce components.
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  • Performing routine functionality tests and analysing malfunctions and making repairs.
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  • Assist in the calibration and repair of measuring equipment and input data into pre-developed databases for record collection analysis and reporting.
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  • Compliance with safety and quality standards.
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  • Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
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  • Any other appropriate duties.
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Required Qualifications:

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  • Previous experience in a similar environment.
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  • The ability to follow and comprehend verbal, specific and detailed procedures and work instructions.
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  • The ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations in order to perform the duties of the position.
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  • The ability to use hand tools, power tools, checking or testing equipment and to be able to read and interpret drawings - preferred.
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  • Working at heights may be necessary.
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  • Reasonable level of computer literacy where required.
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Hours of work:

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37.5 hours per week. (Monday - Thursday)

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Day Shift:

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Mon: 07:00 - 17:15Tues - Thurs: 07:00 - 16:45

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Night Shift:

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Mon: 20:15 - 06:30Tues - Thurs: 20:45 - 06:30

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Positions are currently only running on Day shift.

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However you must be prepared to work a rotational shift pattern - 2 weeks on day shift and 2 weeks on night shift.

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Pay:

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  • Day Shift - £14.27/hr.
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  • Night Shift - £19.03/hr.
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  • Overtime - £21.41/hr (First ten hours).
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  • Overtime - £28.54/hr. (After ten hours overtime).
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Benefits:

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  • Uniform and PPE provided.
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  • Paid holidays.
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  • Full induction and ongoing, professional training.
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  • On-site car parking and canteen facilities.
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  • Auto enrolment pension scheme.
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  • Randstad Benefits App.
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For further information please phone .

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To apply please visit our website at

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"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons