Drivers for hire in Newport
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2,112
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Driving
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 69%
- Vocational or technical training
- 23%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
B&Q
Muller Milk and Ingredients
Cummins
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newport: £36,061 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £83,200 yearly
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HGV Class 1 Driver
Newport
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceCategory a LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDrivingUnloadingLoad & UnloadFLT Reach Driver
Newport
Licenses & certifications
Lorry LoaderCategory C LicenceMobile CraneAbrasive Wheels CertificateHIAB Crane OperationReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK Provider+4 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManual HandlingHeavy LiftingCommercial DrivingHGV Class 2 Driver
Cwmbran
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+2 moreSkills
Customer ServiceAdministrative ExperiencePublic RelationsDrivingManual HandlingCommunication SkillsHGV Class 1 Driver
Newport
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Basic MathsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingCommercial DrivingHGV Driver
Risca
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCategory a LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 Licence+1 moreSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeManual HandlingCommunication SkillsDrivingPre-Journey Vehicle Safety ChecksVehicle Maintenance ChecksCoach driver
Newport
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHIAB Crane OperationDumper OperationCategory CE LicencePetroleum Driver Passport360° Excavator Operation+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementPassenger Bus and Coach OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingRisk Analysis
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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: driving, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
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: HGV class 1 driver, HGV class 2 driver 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 Newport, 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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