Drivers for hire in Durham
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Driving
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Time Management
- 4%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Vocational or technical training
- 26%
- Associate's degree
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
DPD
Asda
Xpo logistics
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 75%
- Less than a year
- 13%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 720 profiles for Drivers in Durham
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £42,820 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,478 – £56,455 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Self Employed Trade Plate Driver
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid LorrySkills
Organisational SkillsCommercial DrivingManual HandlingTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHGV Class 1 Driver
Durham
Licenses & certifications
ADRBTECNVQDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Delivery Driver ExperienceTankerSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDrivingCategory CE LicenceDangerous GoodsCustomer ServiceFuel Tanker Driver
Durham
Licenses & certifications
ADRCSCSCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+2 moreSkills
AccountingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceLeadershipCategory CE LicenceDriver
Durham
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderNVQ5SCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+4 moreSkills
ManufacturingManagementTeam ManagementForkliftDrivingProcess ImprovementClass 1 HGV Driver
Durham
Licenses & certifications
NPLQHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+2 moreSkills
Manual HandlingMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRoad Transport ExperienceDrivingCategory CE LicencePrivate Hire Driver
Durham
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSafe Working at HeightFire SafetySkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementContinuous ImprovementKaizenRoot Cause Analysis
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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, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and Category C Licence.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: self employed trade plate driver, class 2 RORO driver 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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 21 years of professional experience.
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