Welders for hire in Gateshead

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  • Most popular skills

    Welding11%
    Fabrication7%
    TIG Welding6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED66%
    Vocational or technical training31%
    Bachelor's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year15%
    3-5 years13%
    6-10 years19%
  • Current company

    ADM Pressings
    Caterpillar
    Smulders Projects UK
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year7%
    1-2 years10%
    2-5 years55%

Browse Indeed's database of 293 profiles for Welders in Gateshead

Last updated: 5 Aug 2026

Welder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gateshead: £27,410 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£33,390 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Mig Welder/Fabricator

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSMIG WeldingLean ManufacturingCar up to 3.5 TonnesTIG WeldingManufacturing

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDrivingMaintenanceWeldingSafety Planning
  • 6g pipe welder

    Hebburn

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingForkliftFirst AidStick WeldingFirst Aid CertificationTIG Welding

    Skills

    WeldingHand ToolsSheet MetalStick WeldingMIG WeldersMIG Welding
  • TIG Welder

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQWind TurbineWind EnergySTCW ConventionsWeldingFabrication

    Skills

    BOSIETStick WeldingFabrication WeldingFabricationTIG WeldingMetal Fabrication
  • Sheet Metal Worker

    Gateshead

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceFabricationMetal Fabrication

    Skills

    Basic MathsStick WeldingAluminium WeldingSheet Metal FabricationTIG WeldingAluminium
  • Pipe Welder

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingStick WeldingTIG WeldingMIG WeldersWelding

    Skills

    Stick WeldingTIG WeldingWeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabrication
  • Rail welder

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSNVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceWelding

    Skills

    Customer ServiceSalesFront DeskAnimal CareFirst Aid

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

The average time to fill a welder role is 63 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 TIG welding.

What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?

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

What are some job titles related to welders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: sheet metal worker, welder/operative and 6g pipe 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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a welder?

Most welders have 12 years of professional experience.

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