Vehicle Technicians for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Vocational or technical training
- 32%
- Associate's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Halfords Auto Centre
Babcock International
Group 1 Automotive
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 229 profiles for Vehicle Technicians in Colchester
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Vehicle Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £39,983 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,783 – £51,932 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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 ExperienceVehicle Mechanic
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsCleaningPackagingWarehouse ExperienceProcessing Cash TransactionsSenior 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 Leadership
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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 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: bus driver & trainer, automotive mechanic & MOT tester and sub contractor electrician / electrical engineer (unqualified).
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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