Welders for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Welding13%Fabrication8%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years8%3-5 years8%Current company
Leeds Welding CompanyTASCA TANKERS
A Bush Engineering-MorleyTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years12%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: 13 Aug 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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Welder/Fabricator
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFabrication WeldingWeldingFabricationMetal FabricationSkills
WeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingGrindersGrindingCuttingWelder/plater
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSForkliftMIG WeldingVery Narrow Aisle (VNA) TruckMIG WeldersCSCS Green CardSkills
FabricationManufacturingWeldingMIG WeldersMIG WeldingWarehouse ExperienceSelf-Employed Fabricator/Welder
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCar up to 3.5 TonnesMobile Elevating Work PlatformsWarehouse Worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
CSCSForkliftFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
CSCSManual HandlingFood Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftNightshift Team Leader
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPivot Steer TrucksDriving LicenceSkills
Training & DevelopmentShift ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPress BrakeMetal BendingPipefitter/Welder
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationConstruction ExperienceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSkills
Fabrication WeldingFabricationPipework AssemblyWeldingCuttingGrinding
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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, 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, nightshift team leader 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 12 years of professional experience.
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