Engineers for hire in Bedford

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    1,768

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Maintenance
    5%
    Organisational Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    44%
    Vocational or technical training
    28%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    10%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Expleo
    • Honeywell
    • John Lewis Partnership
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    1-2 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,768 profiles for Engineers in Bedford

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Engineer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £41,844 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,097 – £54,550 yearly
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  • Mechanical Engineer

    Elstow

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceAbrasive Wheels CertificateProgrammable Logic ControllersElectrical Fault DiagnosisFirst Aid CertificationFanuc+8 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMechanical KnowledgeMaintenance
  • Maintenance Engineer

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    HydraulicsDriving LicenceForklift LicenceMerchandising

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceElectrical ExperiencePlumbing
  • OT Field Engineer

    Kempston

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsNVQMathsEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationEnglish

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsElectrical TestingCCTV
  • BMW Senior Technician

    Kempston

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationNVQFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFirst Aid CertificationOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer Service
  • Maintenance Technician

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateElectrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR)Level 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Maintenance Engineer

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving LicenceForklift LicenceMilitary

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTechnical TroubleshootingManagementSchematicsMaintenanceForklift

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What's the average time to fill an engineer role?

The average time to fill an engineer role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do engineers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an engineer include: communication skills, maintenance and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for engineers?

Common licenses or certifications for engineers include: NVQ, Driving Licence and BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.

What are some job titles related to engineers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to engineers include: maintenance engineer, BMW senior technician and electrical maintenance engineer / working electrical supervisor.

What level of education is common for an engineer?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an engineer in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an engineer?

Most engineers have 11 years of professional experience.

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