Drivers for hire in Leicester
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4,420
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
- Driving
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Dpd
Priory Adult Care
Halfords
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £40,169 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,047 – £51,970 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Nationwide Delivery Driver/warehouse
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCategory C LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceNPORSSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCommercial DrivingCustomer ServiceFood PreparationForklift Driver
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Pallet Truck OperationForkliftSolidworksDriving LicenceForklift LicenceAutoCAD+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareForklift Driver/warehouse operative
Belgrave
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTelemarketingCustomer ServiceSalesEnglishMulti Drop Delivery Driver
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Team ManagementComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateITSkills
Commercial DrivingDrivingVan DriverCustomer ServiceEnglishLeadershipHGV Driver class 1 and 2
Groby
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingDrivingCustomer ServiceHGV Class 1 Driver
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceForklift LicenceCategory CE Licence+2 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingHazmatTruck DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingDelivery Driver Experience
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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, organisational skills and driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Forklift Licence 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 class 1 driver, HGV driver class 1 and 2 and nationwide delivery driver/warehouse.
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 Leicester, 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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