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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 7%
Customer Service 6%
Mechanical Knowledge 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 63%
Vocational or technical training 20%
Bachelor's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 8%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

Chorley group
MI Vehicle Integration
ACS Specialist Cleaning Ltd

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 19%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 43%

Browse Indeed's database of 136 profiles for Vehicle Technicians in Preston

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Vehicle Technician: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £38,561 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,445£48,842 yearly

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HGV Class 1 Driver ADR

Preston

Licenses & certifications

ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 Licence

Skills

Commercial DrivingDrivingFlatbedLoad & UnloadDelivery Driver ExperienceTruck Driving

SALES EXECUTIVE

Preston

Licenses & certifications

Level 3 in Health & Social CareCategory C LicenceBTECHGV LicenceNVQDriving Licence

Skills

Category C LicenceHGV LicenceManual HandlingCustomer Relationship ManagementSalesUpselling

Technican Asembly

Preston

Licenses & certifications

CSCSCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

MaintenanceMechanical Knowledge

MET TECHNICIAN/TECHNICIAN

Preston

Licenses & certifications

Category a LicenceDriving LicenceCategory B1 Licence

Skills

MIG WeldingWeldingElectrical WiringElectrical Experience

Hydraulic Technician

Preston

Licenses & certifications

Category C LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft PublisherSageCustomer Service

Operational firefighter

Preston

Licenses & certifications

NVQAutomotive Diagnostics

Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation Skills

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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 70 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, customer service and mechanical knowledge.

What licenses or certifications are common for a vehicle technician?

Common licenses or certifications for vehicle technicians include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence 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: motor vehicle technician, plumbing and drainage technician and hydraulic 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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a vehicle technician?

Most vehicle technicians have 12 years of professional experience.

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