Engineers for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Organisational Skills5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Applied Materials
ALSTOM
Morrisons
Time at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Engineer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £38,356 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £58,924 yearly
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Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaTube FeedingFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyITField Maintenance Engineer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationScissor LiftMicrosoft ExcelSix SigmaMobile Elevating Work Platforms+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalyticsMaximoMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeJetting Engineer / Jetting Assistant and Entrant
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsPressure WasherHigh-Pressure Jetting UnitConfined Space Entry Safety ProceduresHeavy Vehicle Maintenance ExperienceApprentice Engineer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkSafety InspectionsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationScissor LiftMicrosoft Excel+6 moreSkills
Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceCADElectrical / Mechanical Technician
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998COSHH ComplianceBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationProvision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998Skills
Analysis SkillsElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsMaintenanceMechanical Maintenance (Routine Procedures)Project Engineer - New Works
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSSSTSCSCS Skilled WorkerNVQJoineryMaintenanceSkills
LeadershipTechnical TroubleshootingNetwork InstallationComputer NetworkingEquipment Installation and CommissioningQuality Control
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What's the average time to fill an engineer role?
The average time to fill an engineer role is 71 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, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for engineers?
Common licenses or certifications for engineers include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to engineers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to engineers include: precision engineering, apprentice engineer and field maintenance 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 Colchester, 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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