Drivers for hire in Preston
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2,061
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Driving
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 75%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
FedEx
BAE Systems
DPD
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £41,179 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,813 – £53,304 yearly
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Preston
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRigid LorryDriving7.5 tonne driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceLGV LicenceDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommercial DrivingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHGV LicenceProfessional Driving ExperienceAmazon Delivery Driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Category a LicenceCategory AM LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingRoute PlanningPre-Journey Vehicle Safety ChecksFood & Beverage Delivery Driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid Lorry7.5 Tonne Lorry Operation+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRigid LorryDrivingCategory C LicenceClass 2 ADR Driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingUnloadingLoad & UnloadProfessional Driving ExperienceGoods in/out counter balance driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceRetail ManagementMechanical Knowledge+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommercial DrivingLeadershipMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop Driving
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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, driving and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Forklift Licence.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: class 2 driver, forkfift driver and HGV class 1 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 Preston, 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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