Vehicle Technicians for hire in Colchester
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 Colchester to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 66%
- Vocational or technical training
- 26%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
McDonald's
Network Rail
Halfords Auto Centre
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 222 profiles for Vehicle Technicians in Colchester
Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Vehicle Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £39,743 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,642 – £51,549 yearly
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Vehicle Technician
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Higher EducationDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceSub Contractor Electrician / Electrical Engineer (Unqualified)
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCSCSTime ManagementDelegationElectrical ExperienceConversion technician
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHVACAir ConditioningManagementAutomotive Mechanic & MOT Tester
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaster's DegreeDriving LicenceMOT Tester Certificate of Competence – Class 4Skills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMATLABAutomotive RepairMotor Vehicle Mechanic ExperienceLight Motor Vehicle Maintenance ExperienceSenior Plant Engineer / Machine Operator / OLEC
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceFirst Aid at Work Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy Vehicle Maintenance ExperienceTechnical TroubleshootingManagementMachinery Breakdown Fault-FindingTeam LeadershipBus Driver & Trainer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Skills
Time Management7.5 Tonne Lorry OperationPassenger Bus and Coach OperationCategory C1 LicenceRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving Experience
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for vehicle technicians?
Common licenses or certifications for vehicle technicians include: Driving Licence, NVQ and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to vehicle technicians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to vehicle technicians include: bus driver & trainer, automotive mechanic & MOT tester and precision engineering.
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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a vehicle technician?
Most vehicle technicians have 17 years of professional experience.
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