Welders for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Welding9%Fabrication7%MIG Welding7%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Pirtek Preston
Wheelbase Engineering
A&N Davies fabricationsTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years18%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £26,467 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,724 yearly
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Welder Fabricator / CNC Press Brake Operator
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingStick WeldingNVQTIG WeldingMIG WeldersWeldingSkills
Manual HandlingPress BrakeMetal BendingMachiningMaterials HandlingWarehouse ExperienceProject Supervisor
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSForkliftWelding Fabrication ExperienceFabrication WeldingMobile Elevating Work PlatformsCSCS Gold Card+3 moreSkills
LeadershipWeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingLandscape DesignFabricationWelder/Fabricator Temp
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationGCSEDriving LicenceStick WeldingTIG WeldingMechanical Maintenance& Fabricator-Welder
Preston
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingStick WeldingTIG WeldingMechanical EngineeringMIG WeldersWeldingSkills
Time ManagementMIG WeldersMIG WeldingStick WeldingTIG WeldingWeldingWelder
Preston
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingMIG WeldersSafe Working at HeightWeldingSkills
TIG WeldingWeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationAluminium WeldingWelder & Fabricator / Soldier
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceWeldingSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceCustomer ServiceCar up to 3.5 Tonnes
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 60 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 MIG welding.
What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Welding, Driving Licence 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, welder/fabricator/fitter driver/structural steelwork and welder fabricator / CNC press brake operator.
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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a welder?
Most welders have 14 years of professional experience.
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