Drivers for hire in Colchester
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candidates
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Most popular skills
Driving10%Communication Skills10%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Vocational or technical training18%Master's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Dpd
First Bus
Veolia
Time at current job
More than 5 years44%Less than a year33%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,368 profiles for Drivers in Colchester
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £42,226 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,028 – £53,986 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Delivery Driver
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCommercial DrivingManagementDrivingVan DriverMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingScaffolder/driver
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Regulations+3 moreSkills
Hand ToolsDrivingMaintenanceEnglishCommunication SkillsLeadershiphgv hiab driver
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Lorry LoaderHIAB Crane OperationHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Skills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeDrivingFlatbedProfessional Driving ExperienceADR Driver
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceFirst AidHGV LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCategory CE Licence+3 moreSkills
HGV LicenceHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDrivingADRCategory C LicenceDriving LicenceHGV / HIAB Driver
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceMobile CraneHIAB Crane OperationCoachingDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)+8 moreSkills
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRigid LorryDrivingCategory CE LicenceCategory C LicenceAgency Nurse
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationEducationChild SafeguardingDeprivation of Liberty SafeguardsMental Capacity Act 2005Basic Life Support+1 moreSkills
Document ManagementRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentRisk ManagementTeachingLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 66 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: driving, communication skills and time management.
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: forklift driver, agency nurse 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 Colchester, 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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