Heavy Equipment Welder in Manchester – On-Site Welding & Metal Repairs
24/7 Heavy Equipment Welding Across Manchester & Greater Manchester From £120
Need a reliable heavy equipment welder in Manchester who can come directly to your site or yard and fix your machinery or metalwork without delay? I’m a local, experienced one-man welder specialising in on-site welding for heavy equipment, armoured vehicles, architectural steel, and plant machinery. If your equipment is too large, bulky, or fixed in place to move, mobile welding is the practical solution.
I work primarily with structural steel and heavy-duty metals, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium where appropriate. Whether you have an armoured vehicle frame needing repair, architectural metalwork requiring precise welding, or heavy plant attachments that must be restored on-site, you’ll receive durable, high-quality welds designed to withstand demanding use.
Serving Manchester city centre and the surrounding Greater Manchester areas, I partner with construction firms, plant hire companies, industrial operators, and vehicle specialists. Send photos and your postcode, and I’ll provide an honest assessment, competitive pricing, and a prompt appointment.
Request a Heavy Equipment Welding Quote
Tip: Photos are invaluable. If possible, include close-ups of damage or weld points plus wider shots showing access and surrounding equipment. This helps provide a faster, more accurate quote and ensures I bring the right tools and materials.
Heavy Equipment Welder Manchester – Pricing Guide
Pricing is kept transparent and straightforward. Final costs depend on travel within Greater Manchester, job complexity, metal thickness, site access, and any additional materials or fabrication required. Below are typical guide prices for heavy equipment welding in Manchester to help you budget confidently.
Small Repairs & Light Welding
- Repairs to brackets, hinges, small frame cracks and minor welds
- Gate lugs, latch plates, handrails, and light metalwork fixes
- Thin to medium gauge steel and light box section repairs
- Includes Manchester travel and basic consumables
- Ideal for quick fixes on heavy equipment or architectural elements
Structural & Site Welding Package
- Welding on RSJs, posts, frames, stairs, and heavy steel connections
- Perfect for builders, refurbishments, extensions and site welding
- MIG / MMA welding with generator available if needed
- Work from engineer drawings, specifications or agreed measurements
- Includes set-up time and standard grinding/clean-up where agreed
Heavy, Commercial & Industrial Welding
- Plant machinery, armoured vehicle frames, heavy equipment repairs
- Multiple welds, fabrication, and reinforcement on-site
- Best value for larger or complex jobs with predictable day rate
- Includes fabrication of wear plates, brackets, and strengthening
- Pricing based on photos, measurements, and job requirements
Additional Services & Options
- Emergency / out-of-hours call-outs (subject to availability)
- On-site fabrication: plates, tabs, brackets, and simple frames
- Grinding, dressing, and tidy-up after welding (where agreed)
- Trailer ramps, tow points, skip corners and reinforcement plates
- Landlord / managing agent repairs for gates, rails, communal metalwork
- Rusty or corroded steel? I’ll advise if welding is possible or replacement is safer
About Our Heavy Equipment Welder in Manchester
Heavy Equipment Welder Manchester is a dedicated, practical service focused on delivering expert on-site welding for heavy machinery and metalwork. You shouldn’t have to move bulky or fixed equipment miles away for repairs. I arrive fully equipped and weld your heavy equipment or architectural steelwork safely and efficiently where it stands—whether that’s in a yard, site, workshop, or outdoor location.
With extensive experience in armoured vehicle welding, architectural metal fabrication, and plant machinery repairs, I understand the challenges of working on heavy, awkward, or sensitive equipment. I’m used to tight spaces, site constraints, and complex welding requirements. If there’s a practical solution, I’ll find it and communicate clearly.
Clients appreciate dealing directly with the welder who does the job—no call centres, no middlemen. You get honest advice, fair pricing, and quality workmanship every time.
What Is Mobile Welding in Manchester?
Mobile welding means bringing the welding workshop to your location. I arrive with all necessary welding equipment, consumables, and if needed, a generator—allowing me to complete welding repairs and fabrication on-site. This service is essential when heavy equipment, armoured vehicles, or architectural metalwork are too large, fixed, or cumbersome to transport.
In Manchester, many welding jobs require urgent attention to keep plant machinery operational, restore armoured vehicle integrity, or complete architectural installations. Mobile welding avoids delays and reduces downtime by completing the work where the equipment is located.
- ✓ Welding at yards, workshops, construction sites, and industrial locations
- ✓ MIG, TIG and stick (MMA) welding depending on material and job
- ✓ Ideal for heavy, fixed or awkward items that cannot be moved
- ✓ Saves time and costs compared to transporting equipment to a workshop
- ✓ Local heavy equipment welder covering Manchester & Greater Manchester
- ✓ Suitable for repairs, reinforcements, modifications and new fabrications
Unsure if your equipment can be repaired or needs replacement? Send photos and details. I’ll provide a realistic assessment because safety and durability are always the priority.
Why Choose Our Heavy Equipment Welder in Manchester?
Fully Equipped Mobile Setup
I arrive with a welding van stocked with specialist equipment and consumables, ready to tackle heavy equipment welding on-site where moving the item is impossible.
Expert Repairs & Fabrication
Beyond simple fixes, I provide reinforcements, fabricate replacement parts, and enhance weak points to ensure long-lasting results.
Rapid Response & Turnaround
Short-notice appointments are sometimes available. If you're in a bind, call me for the earliest realistic slot.
Transparent & Fair Pricing
You receive clear upfront pricing. If conditions change on-site, I explain any extra costs before proceeding.
Ideal for Construction & Industrial Clients
Perfect for builders, plant hire, and industrial operators needing reliable on-site welding for heavy steelwork and machinery.
Local Manchester Expertise
Familiar with Manchester’s sites, access challenges, and safety requirements—ensuring smooth bookings and efficient work.
Types of Heavy Equipment Welding Services in Manchester
Below are common types of welding jobs I handle throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester. If your specific job isn’t listed, don’t hesitate to send photos and details for advice.
Structural Steel & RSJ Welding
On-site welding for beams, posts, frames and steel supports used in architectural projects, refurbishments, extensions and commercial fit-outs.
- • Beam-to-beam and beam-to-post connections
- • Plates, cleats, stiffeners, brackets and gussets
- • Welding to engineer notes and specifications
- • Reliable on-site support for builders and contractors
Armoured Vehicle & Architectural Welding
Specialist welding for armoured vehicle frames, protective metalwork, and architectural steel installations requiring precision and strength.
- • Frame repairs and reinforcements for armoured vehicles
- • Welding of architectural metal features and supports
- • Fabrication of custom brackets and plates
- • Suitable for security and commercial installations
Plant, Machinery & Trailer Welding
Mobile welding for trailers, ramps, tow points, digger buckets, and plant attachments—keeping your heavy equipment safe and operational.
- • Chassis and frame repairs (subject to inspection and suitability)
- • Trailer frames, ramps, mudguard brackets and tow points
- • Buckets, wear plates, arms and cracked mounts
- • Ideal for garages, plant hire, and industrial operators
Why Mobile Welding Matters for Manchester Customers
Transporting heavy equipment or fixed metalwork to a workshop can be costly, time-consuming, and sometimes impossible. Mobile welding in Manchester solves this by bringing expert welding directly to your site, yard, or workshop.
This approach reduces downtime, avoids expensive recovery or lifting equipment, and accelerates repairs. Builders, plant hire companies, and industrial businesses benefit from keeping projects on schedule and equipment in service.
On-site welding keeps your equipment operational and projects moving without delays caused by transport or workshop queues.
Saves on removal, transport, lifting gear and labour costs associated with moving heavy items off-site.
Evening and weekend appointments can be arranged to suit your schedule and minimise disruption.
Seeing the equipment in place allows tailored welding solutions, including reinforcements and modifications to prevent future failures.
What’s Involved in Booking a Heavy Equipment Welder in Manchester
Booking is straightforward. Send photos and your postcode to receive a guide price quickly. For larger or more complex jobs, I may ask additional questions to ensure I bring the right equipment and materials.
Send Job Details
Call 07700176109 or WhatsApp photos with your Manchester postcode, details of the equipment or metalwork, and access information.
Receive a Clear Quote
I’ll provide a guide or fixed price plus an estimated time on site and earliest availability.
We Attend & Weld On-Site
I arrive, safely assess and prepare the metal, then complete the welding and any agreed finishing work on-site.
Final Checks & Payment
We inspect the repair together. Payment is usually taken on completion once you’re satisfied with the work.
Your Heavy Equipment Welding Job at a Glance
How Long Do Heavy Equipment Welding Jobs Take?
Time on site depends on access, preparation, and metal condition. Clean breaks on solid steel are quicker than rusty, thin, or contaminated metal requiring careful prep. Typical timeframes for heavy equipment welding in Manchester are outlined below.
Small Repairs
Minor cracks, brackets, hinges, and small parts can often be repaired within an hour once set-up is complete.
Medium Structural & Architectural Work
Repairs to gates, railings, posts, plates, and small beam work commonly take a few hours including grinding and finishing.
Larger Site & Industrial Jobs
Multiple welds, heavy steel, awkward access or repeated repairs may require a half or full day on site.
Typical Job Timeline
When Is a Heavy Equipment Welder Needed in Manchester?
🏗️ Construction & Renovation Projects
On-site welding for RSJs, posts, steel frames and architectural metalwork during refurbishments, extensions, and structural alterations.
🚪 Armoured Vehicle & Security Metalwork
Repairs and reinforcement of armoured vehicle frames and architectural security installations.
🚚 Plant, Machinery & Trailer Repairs
Fixing ramps, tow points, buckets, brackets, and trailer frames to keep heavy equipment operational and safe.
🏭 Industrial & Yard Equipment
On-site welding repairs for skips, bins, racks, guards, and other heavy metalwork in industrial yards and units.
🏘️ Landlords & Managing Agents
Fast repairs to communal gates, railings, metal stairs and access control metalwork to maintain safety and security.
⚡ Emergency & Safety Repairs
Urgent welding to fix unsafe metalwork or equipment that’s stopping work—call for advice and rapid response.
How Heavy Equipment Welding Jobs Are Carried Out Safely
Welding generates heat, sparks, and fumes, so safety is paramount. Before starting, I assess the surroundings for fire risks, pedestrian traffic, and sensitive equipment. I set up protective barriers and ensure safe working conditions.
I use full PPE including helmets, gloves, and protective clothing, keep a fire extinguisher close, and manage cables carefully. If weather or site conditions are unsafe, I’ll inform you and reschedule or find alternatives.
Heavy Equipment Welding Safety Checklist
- ✓ Risk assessment before striking any arc
- ✓ Fire watch and extinguisher on hand
- ✓ Protection for nearby glass, paintwork, and sensitive machinery
- ✓ Safe earthing, cable routing and lead management
- ✓ PPE: helmet, gloves, jacket, eye/ear protection as needed
- ✓ Clean-up of debris and final visual inspection of welds
- ✓ Clear advice on aftercare including rust prevention and load limits
Benefits of Using a Heavy Equipment Welder in Manchester
Save Time
Eliminate transport delays by having repairs completed on-site at your location.
Controlled Costs
Upfront pricing helps you budget accurately, especially for urgent or complex repairs.
Strong, Professional Repairs
Expert preparation, welding, and finishing ensure durable, neat results ready for use or painting.
Ideal for Heavy & Fixed Items
Perfect for equipment that is bolted down, built in, or too heavy to move safely.
Local & Reliable Service
Manchester-based with practical scheduling and quick communication to suit your needs.
Easy to Book
Call or WhatsApp photos and postcode for a quick, hassle-free booking process.
Who Uses Our Heavy Equipment Welding Service in Manchester?
👷 Builders & Contractors
On-site welding for steelwork, plant machinery, and structural elements on construction and refurbishment projects.
🏠 Homeowners & Security Firms
Armoured vehicle frame repairs, architectural metalwork, gates, railings, and security metal fabrication.
🏢 Landlords & Managing Agents
Communal gates, railings, and metal stair repairs handled efficiently with minimal disruption.
🚗 Garages & MOT Stations
Chassis, trailer, and heavy vehicle bracket repairs where safe and suitable.
🏭 Industrial & Yard Operators
On-site welding for skips, bins, racks, guards and plant machinery repairs to reduce downtime.
🚜 Trades, Plant & Trailer Operators
Trailer repairs, ramps, buckets and wear plates—keeping heavy equipment working reliably.
Heavy Equipment Welder Manchester – Location & Coverage
Heavy Equipment Welder Manchester
Base Area: Manchester
Phone: 07700176109
WhatsApp: Chat with Welder
Coverage: Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Oldham, Bolton and surrounding Greater Manchester areas
Client Reviews – Heavy Equipment Welder Manchester
"Our armoured vehicle frame had a cracked weld. He came out, reinforced the structure and re-welded it with precision. Very professional and tidy work."
"Needed specialist architectural steel welding for a refurbishment. Clear communication, arrived on time, and followed the engineer’s specs perfectly. Highly recommended."
"Trailer ramp bracket snapped at our yard. He welded it and added a reinforcing plate. Back in use the same day with no fuss."
Points of Interest Near Manchester
I provide heavy equipment welding across Manchester and Greater Manchester. These are common areas and landmarks where I’m often called for armoured vehicle repairs, architectural steelwork, plant machinery welding, and site fabrication.
Manchester Piccadilly Station
Busy central hub. Nearby businesses frequently require quick metalwork repairs for shutters, gates and structural frames.
MediaCityUK (Salford Quays)
Regular call-outs for commercial units, architectural steel, and practical on-site welding repairs.
Etihad Campus
Industrial and commercial areas where heavy equipment welding is essential for plant and machinery maintenance.
Trafford Centre / Trafford Park
High-activity zone for yards and industrial units—ideal for plant repairs, trailer work and heavy steel welding.
Ancoats & New Islington
Residential and commercial developments where architectural metalwork and gate repairs are often needed.
Manchester Airport Area
Industrial estates and logistics hubs where fast on-site welding helps minimise downtime.
Frequently Asked Questions – Heavy Equipment Welder Manchester
1. How much does a heavy equipment welder in Manchester cost?
Small local call-outs typically start from £120. Larger or more complex jobs vary depending on time, access, preparation, and materials. Send photos for a quick guide price.
2. What areas do you cover?
I cover Manchester and most of Greater Manchester including Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Oldham, Bolton and surrounding areas. If unsure, call to confirm.
3. Can you weld armoured vehicles and architectural steel?
Yes, I specialise in welding armoured vehicle frames and architectural metalwork, providing strong, precise welds on-site.
4. Do you offer emergency or same-day welding?
Sometimes, depending on availability. Call 07700176109 with photos and postcode for earliest possible slot.
5. What metals can you weld?
Primarily mild and structural steel. Stainless steel and aluminium may be possible depending on the job and conditions—send photos for advice.
6. Do I need to provide power?
Power on-site is helpful but not always required. I can bring a generator if needed—please advise what’s available.
7. Can you weld outdoors?
Yes, provided conditions are safe. Heavy rain or strong wind can affect quality and safety—if weather is unsuitable, we’ll reschedule.
8. Can you quote from photos?
Photos are the fastest way to get an accurate guide price. Final costs depend on metal condition and access once on-site.
9. Do you supply plates and brackets?
Yes, small plates, flat bars and brackets can often be supplied as part of the repair. Larger steel orders may require advance notice.
10. Can you weld vehicle chassis for MOT?
Sometimes, if safe and suitable. I inspect first and may decline if corrosion or damage is too extensive.
11. How do I prepare for your visit?
Clear the area, remove flammables, and ensure parking access nearby. If access is tight or in a back garden, please inform me in advance.
12. How long will you be on site?
Small repairs usually take under an hour. Gate or structural work often takes 2–4 hours. Larger site jobs can take half or full day.
13. Do you work evenings or weekends?
Often yes, by arrangement. Out-of-hours slots may carry a small premium depending on job and travel.
14. Are you insured?
Yes, I hold public liability insurance for all mobile welding work. Details available on request.
15. Will sparks damage paintwork or glass?
Sparks can mark surfaces. I protect the area carefully, but I recommend moving vehicles and valuables away before welding starts.
16. Can you paint after welding?
Basic priming or painting can be arranged as an extra service. Many customers prefer to paint later once welds are fully cooled and cleaned.
17. Do you provide paperwork for structural welding?
I can confirm the welding performed, but structural sign-off remains the responsibility of your engineer or building control.
18. What payment methods do you accept?
Bank transfer is preferred. Payment is usually due upon job completion and your satisfaction.
19. Can you quote in person first?
Many jobs can be priced from photos. For larger or complex work, a site visit can be arranged.
20. How do I book Heavy Equipment Welder Manchester?
Call 07700176109, WhatsApp 07747178880, or use the enquiry form on this page. Photos and postcode provide the fastest quote.
Areas We Serve Near Manchester
Manchester City Centre
Fast call-outs for heavy equipment, armoured vehicle frames, architectural steel, and on-site repairs across central Manchester.
Salford
Mobile welding for plant machinery, yards, and commercial units throughout Salford and Salford Quays.
Trafford
On-site welding for trailers, gates, railings, and industrial repairs in Trafford and Trafford Park.
Stockport
Heavy equipment welding available for metal repairs, fabrication, and site work across Stockport.
Oldham
Welding support for domestic, commercial, and industrial heavy equipment jobs in Oldham and nearby areas.
Bolton
On-site repairs for gates, steelwork, plant machinery, and equipment—ideal when you need a welder to come to you.
Don’t see your area listed? I cover most of Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and I’ll confirm availability.
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