Vehicle Technicians for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Safety Kleen
Suez
Time at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 280 profiles for Vehicle Technicians in Bedford
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Vehicle Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £39,719 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,183 – £52,268 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Self-Employed Vehicle Technician/Mechanic
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft WordSkills
Communication SkillsAutomotive DiagnosticsMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMaintenance Engineer
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceForklift LicenceMilitarySkills
Communication SkillsTechnical TroubleshootingManagementSchematicsMaintenanceForkliftLead Inplant Technician
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceClamp TruckSkills
ResearchResearch & DevelopmentQuality ControlAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalyticsSenior Reliability Maintenance Engineering RME
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsNVQCharging InfrastructureMobile Elevating Work PlatformsPRINCE2 MethodologyPRINCE2 Certification+3 moreSkills
Electrical WiringElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsElectrical EngineeringProgrammable Logic ControllersMaintenancePSV Mechanic
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationLoad SlingingRiggingSkills
MaintenanceRoutine ServicingPreventive MaintenancePlanned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) ImplementationPlanned MaintenanceTechnical TroubleshootingFuneral Director
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationForkliftPallet Truck OperationScissor LiftConflict ManagementChild Safeguarding+8 moreSkills
Manual HandlingLeadershipOperations ManagementManagementTeam LeadershipTeam Management
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What's the average time to fill a vehicle technician role?
The average time to fill a vehicle technician role is 66 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do vehicle technicians tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a vehicle technician include: communication skills, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for vehicle technicians?
Common licenses or certifications for vehicle technicians include: Driving Licence, NVQ and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to vehicle technicians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to vehicle technicians include: senior special effects technician, vehicle technician/mot tester and facilities maintenance engineer (agency assignments).
What level of education is common for a vehicle technician?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a vehicle technician in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a vehicle technician?
Most vehicle technicians have 14 years of professional experience.
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