Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Driving15%Customer Service9%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
DPD
Uber Drivers
AA Taxi'sTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years20%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: 26 Jul 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £39,366 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,742 – £48,820 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Taxi Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
NVQDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ExcelCash HandlingProject ManagementDrayman/Driver
Hebburn
Licenses & certifications
LGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSoftware DeploymentCommercial DrivingDrivingFlatbedDriver
Elswick
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Warehouse ExperiencePicking & PackingShipping & ReceivingLoad & UnloadDrivingCustomer ServiceLead driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCategory C1 LicenceSkills
DrivingMicrosoft OfficeVan DriverCommercial DrivingCustomer ServiceHeavy LiftingDelivery Driver Multi Drop
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceVan DriverHeavy LiftingMulti-Drop DrivingWarehouse ExperienceYard supervisor/ straddle carrier driver
Birtley
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos AwarenessMaterials HandlingSkills
Computer LiteracyWarehouse ExperienceForkliftMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelShipping & Receiving
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 67 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, customer service and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a driver?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Category CE Licence.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: delivery driver, drayman/driver and branch manager.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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