Vehicle Technicians for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
- Maintenance
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 50%
- High school diploma or GED
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
BAE Systems
Audi
Stagecoach Bus
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Vehicle Technician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £38,777 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,750 – £48,899 yearly
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Hgv technician
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
BTECNVQComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsCategory CE LicenceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL Foundation+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceDrivingAutomotive DiagnosticsMobile Vehicle Mechanic
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSolderingMaintenanceMetal FabricationVehicle Body Technician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingManufacturingNVQTIG WeldingMIG WeldersWelding+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWeldingFabricationMetal FabricationTechnican Asembly
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDrivingDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeHeavy Vehicle Maintenance ExperienceMaintenanceAssemblySuspensionPipework AssemblyHydraulics Field Service Technician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
LeanOrganisational SkillsSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeAssemblyHydraulicsSchematicsMaintenancePreventive MaintenanceElectrical Technician / Practical Workshop Instructor
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsBTECSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTeachingBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsSupplier OrderingInventory Control
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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 maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for vehicle technicians?
Common licenses or certifications for vehicle technicians include: Driving Licence, NVQ and Category CE Licence.
What are some job titles related to vehicle technicians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to vehicle technicians include: hydraulics field service technician, mobile vehicle mechanic and hgv technician.
What level of education is common for a vehicle technician?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a vehicle technician in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a vehicle technician?
Most vehicle technicians have 9 years of professional experience.
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