Delivery Drivers for hire in Sunderland

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    900

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Driving
    10%
    Communication Skills
    10%
    Time Management
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    63%
    Vocational or technical training
    30%
    Associate's degree
    3%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Domino's
    • DPD
    • Currys
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    43%
    2-5 years
    29%
    1-2 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 900 profiles for Delivery Drivers in Sunderland

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Delivery Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £26,981 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £68,927 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Owner Driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Category a LicenceDriving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingDrivingCustomer ServiceProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver Experience
  • Warehouse Worker

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Order PickerReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach TruckDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation
  • Delivery Driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer Literacy
  • Multi Drop Delivery Driver

    Houghton le Spring

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid ResponseMilitary

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaintenanceMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingDriving
  • delivery driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECHGV LicenceDriving Licence

    Skills

    HGV LicenceDriving LicenceProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingCustomer ServiceCustomer Interaction
  • Delivery Driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid Lorry+1 more

    Skills

    Warehouse ExperienceProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceSalesRetail Sales

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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: driving, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for delivery drivers?

Common licenses or certifications for delivery drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC).

What are some job titles related to delivery drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to delivery drivers include: multi drop delivery driver, royal mail delivery driver and HGV 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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a delivery driver?

Most delivery drivers have 12 years of professional experience.

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