Welders for hire in Bedford

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    46

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Welding6%
    Fabrication5%
    Communication Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED46%
    Vocational or technical training42%
    Bachelor's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    B&M
    AF BLAKEMORE AND SONS LTD
    Alpla
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years33%
    More than 5 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 46 profiles for Welders in Bedford

Last updated: 9 Oct 2026

Welder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £37,947 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £35,474 – £40,593 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • welder fabricator

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingVehicle Maintenance and Repair ExperienceMIG WeldersWelding

    Skills

    Vehicle Maintenance and Repair ExperienceMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
  • Coded Welder

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSForkliftNVQCSCS Gold CardWelding

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFabrication WeldingFabricationMetal FabricationWelding Fabrication Experience
  • Warehouse Operative

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSForkliftCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipWeldingCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsManual HandlingLeadership
  • Welder / Fabricator

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingStick WeldingOCRTIG WeldingDriving LicenceAluminium Welding+6 more

    Skills

    Category CE LicenceLeadershipTruck DrivingHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceProfessional Driving ExperienceDriving
  • Site Agent

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSWelding Fabrication ExperienceLoad SignallingFabrication WeldingLoad SlingingMobile Elevating Work Platforms+5 more

    Skills

    Load SignallingLoad SlingingFabrication WeldingFabricationMetal FabricationWelding Fabrication Experience
  • Maintenance Engineer

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftNVQDriving LicenceMilitary

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSchematicsMachinery Breakdown Fault-FindingMaintenanceElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical Systems

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What's the average time to fill a welder role?

The average time to fill a welder role is 67 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do welders tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a welder include: welding, fabrication and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for welders?

Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Welding, Forklift and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to welders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: coded welder, hgv professional driver and site agent.

What level of education is common for a welder?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a welder in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a welder?

Most welders have 17 years of professional experience.

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