Delivery-Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Driving7%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
Amazon
Amazon Flex
Asda
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years32%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,420 profiles for Delivery-Drivers in Gateshead
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Delivery Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £29,078 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,958 yearly
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HGV Driver class 1 and 2
Birtley
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 moreSkills
DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceLogisticsTruck DrivingFlatbedDelivery Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Customer SupportCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCustomer Service+2 moreSkills
Driving LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesVehicle Maintenance ChecksSafety InspectionsRoute PlanningRoute PlanningMulti Drop Delivery Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Professional Driving ExperienceTruck DrivingDrivingBus DrivingCommercial DrivingPassenger Bus and Coach Operation+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingManual HandlingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDelivery Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneComplaint HandlingTeam ManagementCustomer ServiceSalesFire Safety+8 moreSkills
ItalianEnglishSpanishDelivery driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidWriting SkillsDelivery Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckConstruction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015Skills
ManagementTeam ManagementProject PlanningProject ManagementDelivery Driver ExperienceReport Writing
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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 75 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, driving and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a delivery driver?
Common licenses or certifications for delivery-drivers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Driving.
What are some job titles related to delivery-drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to delivery-drivers include: HGV driver class 1 and 2 and lead driver/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 14 years of professional experience.
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