Welders for hire in Colchester

Find welders who specialize in metallurgy, handle complex joint formations, and demonstrate skills in TIG, MIG, or stick welding for various manufacturing techniques. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Colchester to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    66

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Welding8%
    MIG Welding7%
    MIG Welders6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED50%
    Vocational or technical training41%
    Master's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    3-5 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    self employed
    Airtrace Sheet Metal Ltd
    Armour Engineering Ltd
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    More than 5 years38%
    1-2 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 66 profiles for Welders in Colchester

Last updated: 11 Oct 2026

Welder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,928 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Welder/Fabricator

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceWeldingFabrication

    Skills

    WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationManufacturingTIG Welding
  • Welder/Fabricator

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesPress BrakeSheet Metal FabricationDriving LicenceScissor LiftSheet Metal+1 more

    Skills

    Driving LicenceWeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationManufacturing
  • Specialist operational buyer/planner

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTIG WeldingTeam Sports Coaching+5 more

    Skills

    LeadershipWeldingFabricationManufacturingSheet MetalTIG Welding
  • MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR

    Alresford

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceMIG WeldersWelding+1 more

    Skills

    MIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingExcavatorExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceDump Truck
  • Aircraft Engineer & Welder

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCSCSFirst Aid CertificationTIG WeldingTelehandlersCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Certification+5 more

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationMechanical KnowledgeOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFabrication
  • Welder/Fabricator

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQTIG WeldingWeldingFabrication

    Skills

    LeadershipDe-Escalation TechniquesVerbal De-EscalationConflict ManagementStick WeldingTIG Welding

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

The average time to fill a welder role is 69 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, MIG welding and MIG welders.

What licenses or certifications are common for welders?

Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driving Licence, Welding and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to welders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder/fabricator, MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR and trainee ductwork assistant.

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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a welder?

Most welders have 15 years of professional experience.

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