Drivers for hire in Durham

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    690

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Driving9%
    Communication Skills7%
    Customer Service5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Vocational or technical training19%
    Bachelor's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    AAH Pharmaceuticals
    AL'S TAXI - Durham (Owner Driver)
    Amazon
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years12%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £42,879 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £33,439£54,985 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • HGV Class 1 Driver tramper

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRDangerous GoodsBTECNVQDrivingDangerous Goods Handling Under ADR+2 more

    Skills

    DrivingCommercial DrivingFlatbedHazmatDangerous GoodsTanker
  • HGV Class 2 Driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceRigid Lorry

    Skills

    Category C LicenceDriving LicenceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationRigid Lorry
  • Self Employed Trade Plate Driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceDrivingDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsManual HandlingTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsDriving
  • Concrete Mixer Driver

    Chester-le-Street

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesADR RegulationsFire SafetyEnglishADRTelecommunication+7 more

    Skills

    Category CE LicenceCategory C LicenceADRTime ManagementHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDriving
  • Hgv class 1 driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDrivingDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingTime ManagementDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceTruck Driving
  • Driver

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCOSHH ComplianceManufacturingReach TruckPallet StackersEnglish+7 more

    Skills

    NVQManufacturingManagementTeam ManagementForkliftProcess Improvement

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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: driving, communication skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a driver?

Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes 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, self employed trade plate driver and concrete mixer 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 16 years of professional experience.

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