Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
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Job Title: Quality Technician (Welder) - Afternoons
Salary: £27,855 rising to £29,279 when role objectives are reached with 20% shift allowance for afternoon shift
Contract: Full time & permanent
Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 2:30 AM & Thursday: 4:30 AM - 2:00 AM - we support coverage across the full factory roster, so flexibility is key! - we support coverage across the full factory roster, so flexibility is key!
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
The Opportunity:
As a Quality Technician (Welder) at our Desford facility, you’ll support the inspection and rework of machines to ensure they meet engineering and quality standards. While welding is part of the role, much of the work involves drilling, cutting, fettling, tapping, and other hands-on repair tasks. You’ll work closely with Product Quality Controllers (PQCs) to ensure all work aligns with technical drawings and specifications. Our team supports the entire factory roster, so flexibility is essential. We adapt to production needs and step in across shifts to keep quality and operations running smoothly.
What you will do:
As a Quality Technician (Welder), you are accountable for, but not limited to:
Perform rework on parts and machines (e.g. tapping, drilling, grinding, welding, cutting, fettling)
Use techniques such as MIG/MAG weld, stud weld, thread tapping, and bolt/stud extraction
Record defects and inspection results accurately
Investigate non-conformities and support root cause analysis
Read and interpret engineering drawings to guide rework and inspection
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
What You Can Demonstrate:
Repair Processes: MIG and MAG Welding Certification (In-house certification/training accepted) and weld finish experience. Perform the following job-specific tasks: Tapping, drilling, grinding, welding, cutting, fettling metal and/or plastics.
Quality Operations: Communicates across departments and teams, to ensure a smooth workflow. Proactively reviews reject areas to ensure targets are achieved.
Quality Knowledge: Read and interpret engineering drawings and quality standards. Able to inspect parts or machine to determine conformity.
Safety: Proactive in managing safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.
Process Improvement: Evaluates production methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products utilising lean, Six Sigma and drive innovation.
Prioritisation: Self-motivated and able to proactively manage multiple priorities.
What You May Have:
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment; help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: Not required
Posting Dates:
October 28, 2025 - November 11, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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