Salary guide
Blacksmith
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £35,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ManufacturingCraft
- Blacksmithing is one of the UK’s oldest crafts
Other names this job is known by
- Metalworker
- Farrier (if working with horses)
Key responsibilities
- Forge and shape metal using traditional and modern techniques
- Design and create bespoke metalwork
- Repair and restore metal objects
Skills and qualifications required
- Apprenticeship or NVQ in blacksmithing
- Experience in workshops
- Manual dexterity
- Creativity and physical stamina
- Health & Safety training
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Master Blacksmith
- Workshop Owner
- Trainer
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Study design technology or art
- Complete an apprenticeship or NVQ in blacksmithing
- Gain experience in workshops
- Progress to master or specialist roles, or start your own business
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