Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Vocational or technical training
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
ASDA
Komatsu
Sainsbury's
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,788 profiles for Drivers in Gateshead
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £39,310 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,057 – £49,756 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
7.5 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 ManagementDrivingHGV Driver class 1 and 2
Washington
Licenses & certifications
Category DE LicenceProfessional Driving ExperienceCategory C LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingHGV 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 Class 1 Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+3 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingForkliftDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceHGV Class 2 Driver roro
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceHGV Refuse Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloading
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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: 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 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: delivery driver, HGV class 1 driver and HGV driver class 1 and 2.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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