Drivers for hire in Southampton

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    3,431

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Driving
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    58%
    Vocational or technical training
    32%
    Bachelor's degree
    10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • SAINSBURYS
    • DHL
    • Uber
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    67%
    1-2 years
    17%
    2-5 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,431 profiles for Drivers in Southampton

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £44,948 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £33,335 – £60,607 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Courier Driver

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQComplaint HandlingCustomer ServiceDriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommercial DrivingHeavy LiftingOrganisational Skills
  • HGV Driver class 2

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    PCV LicenceCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicencePSV LicenceDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementManual HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Excel
  • Drivers Mate

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSSIADriving LicencePersonal TrainingSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceLevel 3 in Personal Training

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommercial DrivingCustomer ServiceTeaching
  • HGV Driver

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceRigid Lorry

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDrivingWaste TransportTipper TrucksBulk Cargo DeliveryMulti-Drop Delivery Driving
  • HGV Class 1 Driver

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+2 more

    Skills

    Truck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeCommercial DrivingDrivingCustomer ServiceProfessional Driving Experience
  • Trade Plate Driver

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerDriving LicenceCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Manual HandlingDriving LicenceDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceVehicle InspectionsCustomer Service

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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: communication skills, driving and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?

Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC).

What are some job titles related to drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: HGV driver, HGV class 1 driver and drivers mate.

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 Southampton, 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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