Welders for hire in Colchester

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    68

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Welding9%
    MIG Welding7%
    Fabrication6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Vocational or technical training41%
    Master's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    self employed
    ABL doors and windows ltd
    Airtrace Sheet Metal Ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years35%

Browse Indeed's database of 68 profiles for Welders in Colchester

Last updated: 30 Aug 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 TonnesPress BrakeSheet Metal FabricationDriving LicenceScissor LiftSheet Metal+1 more

    Skills

    Driving LicenceWeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationManufacturing
  • Welder/Fabricator

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceWeldingFabrication

    Skills

    WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationManufacturingTIG Welding
  • Carpentry

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesCarpentryNVQDriving LicenceWoodworkingCategory CE Licence+1 more

    Skills

    DrivingCommercial DrivingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingMaintenance
  • Groundworker/Machine Driver

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDumper OperationConstruction ExperienceTipper TrucksExcavator+9 more

    Skills

    ManagementPress BrakeFabrication WeldingFabricationMetal FabricationWelding Fabrication Experience
  • Aircraft Engineer & Welder

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSForkliftStick WeldingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTIG Welding+5 more

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFabricationSheet Metal Fabrication
  • Roofer/Cladder

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingConstruction ExperienceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsAsbestos Awareness+10 more

    Skills

    Construction ExperienceRoofing

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

The average time to fill a welder role is 61 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 fabrication.

What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?

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

What are some job titles related to welders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder/fabricator, carpentry and experience assistant/ welder.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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