Vehicle Technicians for hire in Gateshead
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 Gateshead to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Maintenance
- 6%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Vocational or technical training
- 37%
- Master's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Arnold Clark
Halfords PLC
SIEMENS
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 519 profiles for Vehicle Technicians in Gateshead
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Vehicle Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £37,905 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,522 – £50,375 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Apprentice Vehicle Technician
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceAutomotive ServiceMaintenanceEnglishSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceHand ToolsCustomer ServicePower ToolsCommunication SkillsVehicle Technician
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Filler Application for Painting SurfacesEquipment RepairSpray PaintingDetailingWeldingVehicle Cleaning and Valeting Experience+2 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeTime ManagementMaintenanceAutomotive DiagnosticsTyre FittingWeldingMaintenance Technician
Blaydon
Licenses & certifications
Cranes and Lifting GearChange ManagementAbrasive Wheels CertificateScissor LiftMobile Elevating Work PlatformsCherry Picker+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeStick WeldingFabrication WeldingTechnical TroubleshootingMaintenance Technician
Washington
Licenses & certifications
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair ExperienceAutomotive DiagnosticsFault Diagnosis and RepairAutomotive ServiceMotor Vehicle Mechanic ExperienceRoutine Servicing+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAutomotive RepairMotor Vehicle Mechanic ExperienceVehicle Maintenance and Repair ExperienceMaintenanceAutomotive ServiceWind Turbine Technician
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationLockout/TagoutLoad SlingingSafe Working at HeightMaintenanceSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportITTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTechnician
Elswick
Licenses & certifications
BTECDriving LicenceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft Excel
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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, maintenance and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for vehicle technicians?
Common licenses or certifications for vehicle technicians include: Driving Licence, NVQ and Maintenance.
What are some job titles related to vehicle technicians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to vehicle technicians include: maintenance technician, vehicle technician/mot tester and apprentice vehicle technician.
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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a vehicle technician?
Most vehicle technicians have 13 years of professional experience.
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