Drivers for hire in Portsmouth
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Driving
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Vocational or technical training
- 32%
- Master's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
DPD Group
Jlr
Halfords Autocentre
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,740 profiles for Drivers in Portsmouth
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portsmouth: £42,943 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,395 – £56,926 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Class C Driver / Warehouse Operative
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationADRCategory C LicenceReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderDrivingReach Truck+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDrivingCategory C LicenceADRForklift Licencedriver
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid LorrySkills
Communication SkillsDrivingHGV LicenceCommercial DrivingVan DriverHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperiencePCV Coach Driver
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicencePSV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory D LicencePassenger Bus and Coach OperationSkills
Communication SkillsCommercial DrivingContent CreationFood SafetyHTMLDrivingHGV Driver, & Psv Driver.
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
HGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceForklift LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingCommunication SkillsFlatbedDrivingDangerous GoodsMentoringClass 1 Lorry Driver
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderHGV LicenceElectrical ExperienceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementHGV LicenceCommunication SkillsReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftHGV Class 2 Driver
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+6 moreSkills
Truck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeCommercial DrivingDrivingUnloadingLoad & Unload
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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: driving, communication skills and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) 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: PCV coach driver, HGV driver, & psv driver and class c driver / warehouse operative.
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 Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 12 years of professional experience.
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