Engineers for hire in Bedford

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    811

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service7%
    Communication Skills6%
    Maintenance5%

  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED43%
    Vocational or technical training34%
    Bachelor's degree17%

  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year8%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years22%

  • Current company

    John Lewis Partnership
    Access Training Academies
    Ace Fire & Security Systems Ltd

  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year26%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years45%

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Last updated: 18 Jul 2026

Engineer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £40,986 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,025 – £54,145 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • C+E license /Shunter Driver/ Counterbalance Forklift operator

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceMaintenanceDrivingCommunication SkillsCash Handling

  • Maintenance and Installation Technician

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst Aid CertificationCSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTeam ManagementMicrosoft OfficeDatabase ManagementAnalysis SkillsProgrammable Logic Controllers

  • Field Site Engineer

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft AccessFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos AwarenessAI

    Skills

    Project PlanningLeadershipQuality ControlTime ManagementEnvironmental ComplianceConstruction Experience

  • Mechanical Engineering Fitter

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Abrasive Wheels CertificateNVQWeldingFabrication

    Skills

    PolishEnglishDriving LicenceCommunication Skills

  • Gas Heating & Plumbing Engineer

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Gas Safe RegisterDriving LicenceAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    HVACMaintenanceCustomer ServicePlasteringCommunication SkillsPlumbing

  • Project Manager

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECNVQOrganisational Skills

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipCommunication Skills

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

The average time to fill an engineer role is 69 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: customer service, communication skills and maintenance.

What licenses or certifications are common for an engineer?

Common licenses or certifications for engineers include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Asbestos Awareness.

What are some job titles related to engineers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to engineers include: c+e license /shunter driver/ counterbalance forklift operator, gas heating & plumbing engineer and field site engineer.

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 12 years of professional experience.

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