Delivery Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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1,387
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Driving
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Vocational or technical training
- 24%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
ASDA
DHL
DPD
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Delivery Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £29,305 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £40,253 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Delivery Driver
Chester-le-Street
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCategory C LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Delivery Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSA002 — Safety UndergroundBackfilling ExcavationCompaction ProceduresSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceClient CommunicationHGV Class 2 Driver roro
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceHGV Refuse Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingDelivery Van Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingFood delivery
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
LeanCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Time ManagementManual HandlingProcess ImprovementContinuous ImprovementBusiness Process ImprovementSpot Welding
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What's the average time to fill a delivery driver role?
The average time to fill a delivery driver role is 76 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do delivery drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a delivery driver include: communication skills, time management and driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for delivery drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for delivery drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and HGV Licence.
What are some job titles related to delivery drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to delivery drivers include: food delivery, service delivery driver and class 2 driver.
What level of education is common for a delivery driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a delivery driver in Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a delivery driver?
Most delivery drivers have 17 years of professional experience.
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