Engineers for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Maintenance5%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
(E&P), Network Rail, Capital ProgrammesAccess Financial ServicesAccomplish / Keys GroupTime at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Engineer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £41,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,051 – £54,760 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Mechanical Engineer
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceAbrasive Wheels CertificateCar up to 3.5 TonnesProgrammable Logic ControllersElectrical Fault DiagnosisFirst Aid+11 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMaintenanceSix SigmaMaintenance Engineer
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesHydraulicsDriving LicenceMerchandisingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsCall Operator
Elstow
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQManagementSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementResource Allocation PlanningPerformance ManagementMaintenance Technician
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMulti-Skilled Engineer
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingStick WeldingSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)TIG WeldingProgrammable Logic ControllersEthernet+3 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsProgrammable Logic ControllersPLC Programming SoftwareMaintenanceStick WeldingTechnician
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Category A2 LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
SolidworksMechanical DesignMechanical AssemblyAssemblyMechanical KnowledgeElectrical Experience
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What's the average time to fill an engineer role?
The average time to fill an engineer role is 70 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: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, 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: multi-skilled engineer, technician and facilities maintenance engineer (agency assignments).
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 17 years of professional experience.
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