Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Driving7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Vocational or technical training23%Master's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years4%3-5 years6%Current company
Amazon
Uber
AA XpressTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years34%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,860 profiles for Drivers in Gateshead
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £38,930 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,487 – £48,132 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Bus Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceSafeguarding CertificationForkliftCategory C LicenceDrivingVehicle Inspections+10 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsManual HandlingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceGoods-In ProcessingShipping & ReceivingDelivery Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Customer SupportCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCustomer Service+2 moreSkills
Driving LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesVehicle Maintenance ChecksSafety InspectionsRoute PlanningRoute PlanningHGV Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHGV LicenceLGV Licence+6 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingLoad & UnloadRelay Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsEmployee RelationsNetworkingBehaviour ManagementTeachingFirst Aid AdministrationMulti Drop Delivery Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Professional Driving ExperienceTruck DrivingDrivingBus DrivingCommercial DrivingPassenger Bus and Coach Operation+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingManual HandlingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving7.5 tonne driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidHGV LicenceFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceRoofingFlatbedCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDriving
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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 time management.
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 Category C Licence.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: HGV driver, delivery driver and relay 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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 12 years of professional experience.
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