Welders join, cut and shape metal plate, pipework and composite materials in industries like aerospace, construction and civil engineering.
£18,000 Starter
to£33,000 Experienced
44 to 46 a week
evenings / weekends on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could take a welding qualification at college before applying for a job as a trainee welder. Relevant courses include:
You may need:
You can get into this career through an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship in welding, engineering construction or engineering manufacturing.
You'll usually need:
You could take a course in welding techniques or inspection work through The Welding Institute. You'll normally need to be working in engineering to do this.
You could join The Welding Institute for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about welding careers through the Engineering and Construction Industry Training Board and The Welding Institute.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work on a construction site, on a demolition site or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be hot, cramped and at height.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could become a supervisor or fabrication workshop manager.
You could also work in welding inspection, non-destructive testing and quality control. With commercial diver training, you could specialise in underwater welding, for example in marine engineering.
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