Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training18%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
ASDA
Northgate Vehicle Hire
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Time at current job
Less than a year63%1-2 years25%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,838 profiles for Drivers in Gateshead
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £39,265 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,916 – £49,868 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Driver / house clearance/ waist removal
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Lorry LoaderRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceSecurityHIAB Crane OperationCar up to 3.5 Tonnes+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingFirst AidWarehouse Experience7.5 tonne driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceFirst Aid CertificationLGV LicenceDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Construction ExperienceRoofingFlatbedCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDrivingForeman
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C LicenceDump TruckDumper OperationDriving+15 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCategory C LicenceHGV Class 1 Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRigid LorryDrivingCategory CE LicenceHGV Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceNVQLGV LicenceLevel 2 in Customer Service+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingMechanical KnowledgeDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingHGV Driver class 1 and 2
Birtley
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 moreSkills
DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceLogisticsTruck DrivingFlatbed
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 63 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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: delivery driver, HGV driver class 1 and 2 and HGV 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 16 years of professional experience.
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