Welders for hire in Preston
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 Preston to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Welding9%MIG Welding7%Fabrication6%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training41%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%1-2 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Pakawaste LtdPirtek Preston
Wheelbase Engineering
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 101 profiles for Welders in Preston
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £28,192 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,900 yearly
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Welder
Preston
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingMIG WeldersSafe Working at HeightWeldingSkills
TIG WeldingWeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationAluminium WeldingMechanical Maintenance& Fabricator-Welder
Preston
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingStick WeldingTIG WeldingMechanical EngineeringMIG WeldersWeldingSkills
Time ManagementMIG WeldersMIG WeldingStick WeldingTIG WeldingWeldingAsistant Manager
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFabrication WeldingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+2 moreSkills
FabricationManufacturingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingSheet MetalWelder/Fabricator
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesGantry CraneDriving LicenceOverhead CranesSkills
WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingOperations ManagementCleaningFabricationWelder
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Gold CardWeldingSkills
WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationManufacturingFabrication WeldingWelder/Fabricator
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceWaste ManagementSkills
CNCStampingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingTIG Welding
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What's the average time to fill a welder role?
The average time to fill a welder role is 66 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 welders?
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, asistant manager 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 9 years of professional experience.
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