Engineers for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Maintenance6%Time Management5%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%High school diploma or GED27%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%1-2 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Dxc
Heinz
Dyson
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Engineer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £40,637 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,696 – £59,625 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Service Engineer
Penwortham
Licenses & certifications
First AidScissor LiftForklift LicenceLevel 2 in Food SafetyIPAFSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLeadershipBusiness CoachingOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaintenanceGround Worker
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerAbrasive Wheels CertificateDumper OperationDriving LicenceNPORS+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeDrivingLeadershipCivil EngineeringTelecommunications Engineer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
TelecommunicationNVQFirst Aid CertificationElectrical EngineeringLevel 2 in Performing Engineering OperationsDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Electrical EngineeringTelecommunicationCommunication SkillsNetwork InstallationMaintenanceComputer NetworkingMaintenance Manager
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Electrical SystemsElectrical ExperienceElectrical MaintenanceMaintenanceElectrical EngineeringSkills
Equipment RepairMechanical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipElectrical ExperienceShift Engineer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Electrical Fault DiagnosisPermit-To-Work ComplianceFood SafetyIPAFSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLeadershipBusiness CoachingAnalysis SkillsMaintenanceTeam LeadershipDrainage Engineer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCategory C LicenceSupply ChainDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)High-Pressure Jetting UnitCategory CE Licence+11 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingCommunication SkillsLeadershipRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRigid Lorry
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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, maintenance and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for engineers?
Common licenses or certifications for engineers include: Driving Licence, IPAF and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to engineers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to engineers include: maintenance engineer, telecommunications engineer and maintenance manager.
What level of education is common for an engineer?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an engineer in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an engineer?
Most engineers have 9 years of professional experience.
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