Drivers for hire in Basildon
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1,952
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
- Driving
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Vocational or technical training
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Currys
DPD
First Bus
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basildon: £40,763 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,647 – £56,046 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Class 1 tanker driver
Stanford-le-Hope
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDrivers' Hours RegulationsDriving Licence+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDrivingCategory CE LicenceTankerBus Driver
Thurrock
Licenses & certifications
First AidDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Microsoft SentinelSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementConflict ManagementDecision MakingMicrosoft Office SuiteDustcart Driver
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCommercial DrivingTruck DrivingData EntryMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareHGV Class 2 Driver hiab / forklift driver
Benfleet
Licenses & certifications
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCategory CE LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Commercial DrivingDrivingFlatbedHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceCategory CE LicenceRoute PlanningCustomer Delivery Driver
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationVery Narrow Aisle (VNA) TruckClamp TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Adobe PhotoshopCustomer ServiceDrivingHeavy LiftingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftDelivery Driver
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office Suite
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a driver include: communication skills, organisational skills and driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC).
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: class 1 tanker driver, 7 5-tonne driver & appliance installation operative and delivery driver.
What level of education is common for a driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a driver in Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 16 years of professional experience.
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