Welders for hire in Sunderland

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 Sunderland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    213

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Welding12%
    MIG Welding10%
    Fabrication10%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training56%
    High school diploma or GED41%
    Bachelor's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    Caterpillar
    Wessington Cryogenics
    Tanfield engineering systems
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years32%

Browse Indeed's database of 213 profiles for Welders in Sunderland

Last updated: 5 Aug 2026

Welder: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £31,214 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£38,368 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Fabricator/Welder

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingStick WeldingNVQTIG WeldingMIG WeldersWelding

    Skills

    WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabricationStick WeldingTIG Welding
  • Fabricator/Welder

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQFabrication WeldingWeldingFabricationMetal Fabrication

    Skills

    Fabrication WeldingFabricationMetal FabricationWelding Fabrication ExperienceWeldingMIG Welders
  • Welder and Fabricator

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingAbrasive Wheels CertificateConstruction ExperienceMIG WeldersWelding

    Skills

    Business ProcessesContinuous ImprovementMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingPower Tools
  • Welder/ Fabricator

    Washington

    Licenses & certifications

    EngineeringBTECNVQMechanical EngineeringDriving Licence

    Skills

    MIG WeldingWeldingFabricationStick WeldingTIG WeldingComputer Literacy
  • Welder

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    MIG WeldingTIG WeldingMIG WeldersSpanish

    Skills

    MIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabrication WeldingFabricationMetal FabricationWelding Fabrication Experience
  • TIG Welder

    South Shields

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQMobile Elevating Work PlatformsWelding

    Skills

    Stick WeldingTIG WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingAluminium Welding

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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, MIG welding and fabrication.

What licenses or certifications are common for a welder?

Common licenses or certifications for welders include: NVQ, Welding and Fabrication.

What are some job titles related to welders?

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

What level of education is common for a welder?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a welder in Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a welder?

Most welders have 13 years of professional experience.

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