Drivers for hire in East London
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19,009
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Driving
- 8%
- Customer Service
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 47%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 56%
- 3-5 years
- 22%
- 6-10 years
- 22%
Current company
John Lewis
Bmw
DHL SUPPLY CHAIN
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 19,009 profiles for Drivers in East London
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in East London: £41,882 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,140 – £52,931 yearly
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HGV class 2 Driver
London
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderHGV LicenceReach TruckDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsDrivingVehicle InspectionsSafety InspectionsRoute PlanningDriver
London
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceTeachingManagementISO 27001Cybersecurity+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipTeachingCustomer ServiceDrivingCookingSingle and double counterbalance truck driver
London
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLevel 3 in Customer ServiceReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach TruckCustomer ServiceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingHeavy LiftingPackagingPicking & PackingYard manager/driver
London
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory DE LicenceCategory C LicenceNVQDriving LicenceCategory C1E Driving Licence+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingCustomer ServiceFlatbedLuton VanRecovery Driver
London
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid LorryPrivate Hire Driver LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceDrivingMicrosoft Office SuiteCoach Driver
London
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCSCSCategory C LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid Lorry+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRigid LorryProfessional Driving ExperienceRoad Transport Experience
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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, driving and customer service.
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: HGV class 2 driver, counter balance / reach forklift driver and yard manager/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 East London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 5 years of professional experience.
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