Welders for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Welding12%Communication Skills7%Fabrication7%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Vocational or technical training15%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Howdens
HSS Hire
TorqueTime at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 131 profiles for Welders in Wakefield
Last updated: 18 Oct 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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Mig Welder Leeds Welding via an agency for 3 months last year.
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingStick WeldingTIG WeldingMIG WeldersStainless SteelWeldingSkills
TIG WeldingWeldingStick WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingFabrication WeldingFabricator/Welder
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBasic MathsWeldingFabricationTIG WeldingApprentice → Welder & Fabricator
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceOverhead CranesWeldingSkills
Time ManagementFabrication WeldingFabricationWeldingTechnical TroubleshootingMaintenanceHot air plastic welder/ Roofer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSMobile Elevating Work PlatformsIPAFSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMaintenanceCustomer ServiceWeldingFabricator Welder Apprentice / Fabricator Welder
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceScissor LiftForklift LicenceOverhead CranesSafe Working at HeightCherry PickerSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMIG WeldersMIG WeldingPipefitter/Welder
Middleton
Licenses & certifications
Cranes and Lifting GearCSCSEngineeringCSCS Skilled WorkerLifting Operations ExperienceNVQ+4 moreSkills
FabricationMIG WeldersMIG WeldingSheet MetalFabrication WeldingMetal Fabrication
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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, communication skills and fabrication.
What licenses or certifications are common for welders?
Common licenses or certifications for welders include: Driving Licence, CSCS 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: fabricator/welder, pipefitter/welder and MIG welder leeds welding via an agency for 3 months last year.
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 5 years of professional experience.
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