Welders for hire in Gateshead

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    285

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Welding11%
    Communication Skills7%
    Fabrication5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Vocational or technical training38%
    Bachelor's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year50%
    6-10 years20%
    More than 10 years20%
  • Current company

    ADM Pressings
    Birtley group
    Smulders Projects UK
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year50%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 285 profiles for Welders in Gateshead

Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Welder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Gateshead: £26,929 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£28,987 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Pipe Welder

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingStick WeldingTIG WeldingMIG WeldersWelding

    Skills

    Stick WeldingTIG WeldingWeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabrication
  • Apprentice Pipefitter/Welder

    Birtley

    Licenses & certifications

    Abrasive Wheels CertificateFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMentoringMobile Elevating Work PlatformsAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Pipework AssemblyFabricationStick WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWelding
  • Welder/Fabricator

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSLifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998Health and Safety Method StatementsCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+6 more

    Skills

    WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationManufacturingSquarespace
  • Mig Welder/Fabricator

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSMIG WeldingLean ManufacturingCar up to 3.5 TonnesTIG WeldingManufacturing+6 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDrivingMaintenanceWeldingSafety Planning
  • Jun

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceWeldingMetal Fabrication

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipWeldingSawsCuttingChainsaw
  • TIG Welder

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQWind TurbineWind EnergyWeldingFabrication

    Skills

    BOSIETStick WeldingFabrication WeldingFabricationTIG WeldingMetal Fabrication

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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, communication skills and fabrication.

What licenses or certifications are common for welders?

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

What are some job titles related to welders?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: welder/fabricator, sheet metal worker and jun.

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 6 years of professional experience.

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