Vehicle Technicians for hire in Bedford

Find vehicle technicians who perform diagnostics, conduct repairs, and maintain vehicles, ensuring efficiency and safety while possessing skills in troubleshooting, mechanical knowledge, and customer service. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Bedford to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    324

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Customer Service
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    70%
    Vocational or technical training
    17%
    Bachelor's degree
    10%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • Audi
    • Halfords autocentre
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Vehicle Technician: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £39,789 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,233 – £52,366 yearly
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  • Vehicle Technician

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Category a LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceCategory AM LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaintenancePricingSales
  • Self-Employed Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft Word

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAutomotive DiagnosticsMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Maintenance Engineer

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQDriving LicenceForklift LicenceMilitary

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTechnical TroubleshootingManagementSchematicsMaintenanceForklift
  • Lead Inplant Technician

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceClamp Truck

    Skills

    ResearchResearch & DevelopmentQuality ControlAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytics
  • Mechanical technician

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeEngineeringNVQMathsEnglish

    Skills

    MaintenancePower ToolsHand ToolsOBD Code ReadersFault Diagnosis and RepairAutomotive Diagnostics
  • PSV Mechanic

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationLoad SlingingRigging

    Skills

    MaintenanceRoutine ServicingPreventive MaintenancePlanned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) ImplementationPlanned MaintenanceTechnical Troubleshooting

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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, First Aid Certification and NVQ.

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 self-employed vehicle technician/mechanic.

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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