Welders for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Welding18%Fabrication11%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years6%Current company
Self employed
A Bush Engineering-MorleyAdapt electricalTime at current job
Less than 1 year3%1-2 years22%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: 24 Jul 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £39,856 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £63,038 yearly
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Class 1 driver x hgv mechanic auto electric welder
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeDrivingMaintenanceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCSCSFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CSCSFirst AidManual HandlingFood Hygiene CertificateMachiningQuality ControlSelf-Employed Fabricator/Welder
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFabricationSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMentoringPipefitter/Welder
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst Aid CertificationSkills
WeldingFabricationGrindingMig Welder/Fabricator
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
CSCSNVQWeldingSkills
Stick WeldingWeldingFabricationWelder/plater
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Green CardSkills
FabricationWeldingWarehouse ExperiencePicking & PackingShipping & ReceivingLoad & Unload
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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 communication skills.
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: electricians mate, pipefitter/welder and class 1 driver x hgv mechanic auto electric 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 Wakefield, 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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