Welders for hire in Wakefield
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Welding12%Communication Skills7%Fabrication7%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Vocational or technical training35%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
TASCA TANKERS
TorqueA Bush Engineering-MorleyTime at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 120 profiles for Welders in Wakefield
Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Welder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £38,499 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £61,220 yearly
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Fabricator Welder Apprentice / Fabricator Welder
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceScissor LiftCrane Operation+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingCarer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Welding Fabrication ExperienceNVQFabrication WeldingWeldingFabricationMetal FabricationSkills
Communication SkillsMild SteelStainless SteelMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWeldingMig Welder/Fabricator
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
CSCSStick WeldingNVQElectrical ExperienceElectrical Apprenticeship ExperienceWeldingSkills
Stick WeldingWeldingFabrication WeldingFabricationMetal FabricationWelding Fabrication ExperiencePipefitter/Welder
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceMobile Elevating Work Platforms+4 moreSkills
Fabrication WeldingFabricationPipework AssemblyWeldingCuttingGrindingPipefitter/Welder
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceMobile Elevating Work Platforms+1 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgePipework AssemblyWeldingWater SystemsCommunication SkillsPlumbingHGV Class 2 Driver
Ossett
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDangerous Goods Handling Under ADR+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAdrollDrivingCommercial DrivingFabrication
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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, communication skills and fabrication.
What licenses or certifications are common for welders?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and CSCS.
What are some job titles related to welders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to welders include: pipefitter/welder, welder / fabricator and welders mate.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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