Drivers for hire in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Driving6%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years16%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years17%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne: £43,233 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,294 – £59,727 yearly
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Relay Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsEmployee RelationsNetworkingBehaviour ManagementTeachingFirst Aid AdministrationPRIVATE HIRE TAXI DRIVER
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceLeanPost-Secondary Education ExperienceRail Transport Experience+2 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementOperations ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementTeam ManagementHGV Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHGV LicenceLGV Licence+6 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingLoad & UnloadHGV Class 1 Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+2 moreSkills
ForkliftDrivingWarehouse ExperienceCommercial DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceDelivery Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Customer SupportCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCustomer Service+2 moreSkills
Driving LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesVehicle Maintenance ChecksSafety InspectionsRoute PlanningRoute PlanningBus Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceSafeguarding CertificationForkliftCategory C LicenceDrivingVehicle Inspections+10 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsManual HandlingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceGoods-In ProcessingShipping & Receiving
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 64 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, driving and organisational skills.
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 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 driver, driver/promoter and delivery 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne, 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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