Drivers for hire in Durham

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  • Ready to work now

    688

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Driving7%
    Organisational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Vocational or technical training17%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    DPD
    1AB Taxis LTD
    Access 247 Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year32%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 688 profiles for Drivers in Durham

Last updated: 19 Aug 2026

Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £42,994 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £33,517£55,149 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Delivery Driver

    Langley Park

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingCustomer ServiceDriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Van DriverDrivingCommercial DrivingCleaningCommercial CleaningWarehouse Experience
  • yard guy/forklift driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRCSCSLorry LoaderForkliftCategory C LicenceHIAB Crane Operation+6 more

    Skills

    Category CE LicenceADRCategory C LicenceCSCSRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationRigid Lorry
  • Private Hire Driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSafe Working at HeightFire Safety

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementContinuous ImprovementKaizenRoot Cause Analysis
  • Delivery Driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceDangerous Goods Handling Under ADR+1 more

    Skills

    Training & DevelopmentOperations ManagementPayrollCustomer ServiceEnglishTime Management
  • Driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCOSHH ComplianceManufacturingReach TruckPallet StackersEnglish+7 more

    Skills

    NVQManufacturingManagementTeam ManagementForkliftProcess Improvement
  • UV Lamp & Valet Technician

    Chester-le-Street

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationLeanMathsRigid LorryOrganisational SkillsEnglish

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyCoaching

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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: communication skills, driving and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a driver?

Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Driving.

What are some job titles related to drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: delivery driver, UV lamp & valet technician and yard guy/forklift 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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a driver?

Most drivers have 14 years of professional experience.

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