Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Customer Service8%Communication Skills8%Driving7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Vocational or technical training13%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years6%3-5 years6%Current company
Amazon
Gateshead Central Taxis
Uber
Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years22%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,913 profiles for Drivers in Gateshead
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £39,089 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,709 – £48,187 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Delivery Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCommercial Driving7.5 Tonne Lorry OperationSkills
Professional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingUnloadingLoad & UnloadLogisticsParts Delivery Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCustomer ServiceVenue Crowd ManagementHACCPEvent Venues (Security Work Environments)Skills
SecurityStockingCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMicrosoft ExcelCar Valeter/Driver
Washington
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePSV LicenceCategory D1 Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDrivingCommercial DrivingPassenger Bus and Coach OperationBus DrivingDriver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMarketingBar ServicePCV Bus Driver
Washington
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceDriving+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingCustomer ServicePassenger Bus and Coach OperationBus DrivingCommercial DrivingDelivery Driver
Washington
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesCarpentryNVQDrivingDriving LicenceConstruction Experience+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMaintenanceFacilities MaintenancePortable Appliance TestersPortable Appliance Testing (PAT)
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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: customer service, communication skills and driving.
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, parts delivery driver and car valeter/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 14 years of professional experience.
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