Delivery Drivers for hire in Sunderland

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  • Ready to work now

    908

    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
    71%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%
    Bachelor's degree
    4%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

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

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

Browse Indeed's database of 908 profiles for Delivery Drivers in Sunderland

Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Delivery Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £27,033 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £69,665 yearly
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  • Delivery Driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCategory C1 Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCommercial DrivingManual HandlingTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Delivery Driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer Literacy
  • 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
  • Class 1 hgv driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloading
  • HGV car transportation driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceBTECReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderLGV LicenceReach TruckCategory CE Licence+11 more

    Skills

    Truck DrivingCommercial DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloading
  • FLT Driver/Warehouse Operative

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceDriving LicenceLevel 3 in Customer ServiceHGV LicenceNVQDriving+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHGV LicenceCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsAdministrative Experience

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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: royal mail delivery driver, HGV car transportation driver and multi drop 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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most delivery drivers have 16 years of professional experience.

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