The WorldSkills UK 2025 welding final named Jack Billingham of Rolls-Royce as the gold medallist, ahead of Kian Brocken (Training 2000) and Mason Aitchison (Pembrokeshire College). Judges also issued “Highly Commended” mentions to Reece Naylor (Rolls-Royce) and Prabin Shrestha (Royal Engineers). The event ran in South Wales with support from sector organisations.

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🎉 Wrapping Up WorldSkills UK 2025 - A Celebration of Talent, Dedication and Craftsmanship As we close out the final day of WorldSkills UK, we’re proud to share a wrap-up message from Jake Rambaldini, capturing the energy, passion and skill on display throughout the competition. 💬 Callum Williamson, Education, Accreditation & Approvals Officer at The Welding Institute, summed up perfectly: “It’s been a pleasure to watch the competitors put out some seriously impressive welds on not only the pressure vessels, but on their accompanying projects too. The dedication they have all put in is a credit to their organisations.” A huge well done to all competitors, mentors, training providers and employers who make this event possible. You’re shaping the next generation of welding excellence. 🎥 Watch Jake’s video below as he reflects on an inspiring week and the exceptional talent we’ve witnessed. #WorldSkillsUK #Welding #TWI #SkillsForTheFuture #EngineeringSkills #WeldingIndustry #WorldSkills2025 #STEMSkills
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Beyond the medals, the message is clear: structured training and fair competition help young welders show real shop-floor skills under pressure. This final brought together apprentices and students who advanced through regional rounds, giving employers a clean view of talent ready for coded work and further qualifications.

Sponsors pointed to the UK’s welding skills gap and the need for consistent pathways from college to paid work. For the trade, that means more practice on fundamentals, safety and inspection, plus modern processes in line with industry demand.

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Enginuity celebrates Welding talent at WorldSkills UK 2025
Enginuity celebrates the UK’s top young welders at WorldSkills UK 2025, supporting emerging talent and championing vocational skills for the engineering sector.
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