Drivers for hire in Preston
Find drivers who ensure safety on the road, follow navigation, and communicate effectively to deliver goods efficiently. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Preston to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
2,079
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Driving7%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
BAE Systems
AAH Pharmaceuticals
FedEx
Time at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years43%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,079 profiles for Drivers in Preston
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £40,365 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,730 – £51,349 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Food & 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 LicenceHGV Class 2 Multidrop Driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid LorrySkills
Manual HandlingTime ManagementRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRigid LorryDrivingGoods 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 DrivingForkfift driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMulti-Drop DrivingMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementDriving LicenceMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceRoute PlanningFLT Driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderNVQQuarry Operations ExperienceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Organisational SkillsForkliftMaterials HandlingInventory ControlWarehouse ManagementLogisticsClass 2 Driver
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid LorryHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceSkills
HGV LicenceCommercial DrivingForkliftShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes Operation
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
100 contacts per month- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account">create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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: 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 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 driver, warehouse operative/flt driver, picker and class 2 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.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply