Production Operative (4-Day Week) - Caterpillar Larne


Build your career with a world-leading manufacturer while enjoying every Friday off!
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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