Delivery Drivers for hire in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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1,440
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Driving
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 72%
- Vocational or technical training
- 22%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
DPD
ASDA
Sainsbury's
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Delivery Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne: £33,331 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £46,896 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Delivery driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Category a LicenceCategory AM LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 Licence+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCommercial DrivingTime ManagementHeavy LiftingProof of Delivery Signature CollectionHGV Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceNVQLGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTruck DrivingCustomer ServiceDrivingService Delivery Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSA002 — Safety UndergroundBackfilling ExcavationCompaction ProceduresSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceClient CommunicationSupervisor
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C LicenceDump TruckDumper OperationDriving+15 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCategory C LicenceHGV Class 2 Driver roro
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceClass 2 Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid LorrySkills
Communication SkillsRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationRigid LorryCategory C LicenceMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop Driving
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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: supervisor, HGV driver and service delivery 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a delivery driver?
Most delivery drivers have 22 years of professional experience.
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