Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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candidates
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Most popular skills
Driving12%Customer Service10%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Vocational or technical training18%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years22%Current company
24x 7 Grouo-NorthumberlandA&D Distribution Services
AAH Pharmaceuticals
Time at current job
Less than 1 year29%1-2 years13%2-5 years42%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,160 profiles for Drivers in Sunderland
Last updated: 20 Jul 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,872 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,399 – £55,839 yearly
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Hgv class 1 driver
Washington
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
DetailingCustomer ServiceDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingTruck DrivingLogisticsSessional driver
Seaham
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceDriving LicencePSV LicenceCategory D1E LicenceCategory D1 LicenceCategory D LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsEnglishMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelTime ManagementPcv driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory D1 LicenceCategory D LicenceSkills
DrivingHeavy LiftingCommercial DrivingCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceBus Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory D LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeDrivingCommunication SkillsLeadershipMultidrop Delivery Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Relationship ManagementSalesDriver class 2
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
LGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsDrivingLoad & UnloadDelivery Driver Experience
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 68 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, customer service and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a driver?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and LGV Licence.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: driver class 2, hgv class 1 driver and delivery 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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 16 years of professional experience.
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