Welder Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Welder roles are classified under Welding trades (SOC 5213) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated. As a shortage occupation, a lower salary bar and extra immigration points may apply.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What welding trades earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most welding trades in the UK earn between £29,068 and £36,608 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £34,900 (SOC 5213), sitting at the 65th percentile of what UK employers pay and £2,400 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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About The Role We are recruiting a skilled and versatile Welder Fabricator to join our maintenance team. The position involves working on a variety of maintenance, repair, and improvement projects, ensuring minimal downtime and high-quality workmanship at all times. The candidate will work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:30. Main Responsibilities: Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication of metal components (steel, stainless steel, aluminium) using MIG, TIG, and oth
Company Description Glacier Energy is a leading international provider of specialist services, products and engineered solutions for renewable and conventional energy markets. We specialise in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining and welding solutions. Glacier Energy’s machining solutions business is a specialist provider in all aspects of on-site machining to the global energy industry. The business is highly responsive to its customers, often offer
Time Served Welder / Sheet Metal Fabricator | Rochdale, Greater Manchester | Full Time | �16.45/hr + Overtime + 6% Pension + Early Finish Friday The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. A world-class, market-leading manufacturer of automatic combustion equipment, exporting to over 40 countries and supplying a wide range of blue-chip customers. Due to continued growth, they are looking to expand their experienced engineering
Role: Welder / Fabricator Location: Manchester, M17 1EH Hours: 45 hours per week | between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday Salary: between £41,301 - £45,115.20 pa DOE Are you a skilled welder with a passion for precision and a hands-on approach to problem-solving? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Welder/Fabricator to join our Aftermarket team! This is a practical role where you’ll carry out repairs, refurbishments, and installations on a wide range of refuse collection vehicle
Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabi
Job Description Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments. Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable human Responsibilities Perform advanced welding usin
Job Description Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments. Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Te Responsibilities Perform welding using TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and/or Flux-Cored (FCAW)
Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabi
Build a career that matters with one of the world’s most respected employers! - - - - - - - - - - - Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. is proud to celebrate 54 years of manufacturing excellence in Nova Scotia, employing more than 4000 individuals across our three facilities. We are currently seeking a High Pressure Welder to join our team in Bridgewater, NS If you possess a positive outlook, a strong work ethic, and enjoy learning new things, a career with Michelin may be ideal for you. KEY EX
Manufacturing and Operations Red Bud, IL ID: 4394-226 Full-Time/Regular Compensation And Benefits $24.50 - $30.00 per hour $2,500 Sign-on bonus Relocation Bonus (if applicable) Health insurance plans for you and your family HSA (Health Savings Account) with up to $1,500 company match per year FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Dental/Vision/Life insurance A 401K program as well as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Paid Sick Leave 10+ Paid Vacation Days 8+ Paid Holidays 5 Paid Sick Days Educat
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Welder roles fall under SOC 5213 (Welding trades), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Welder positions.