Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Driving7%Customer Service7%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Vocational or technical training16%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
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Almet sheetmetalTime at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,084 profiles for Drivers in Sunderland
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,644 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,077 – £57,659 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Class 2 Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Forklift LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEnglishRussianProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingFLT Driver/Warehouse Operative
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftEDICar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer ServiceComputer Skills+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceNVQDriving LicenceCustomer ServiceMinibus Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePlumbingSkills
Manual HandlingLeadershipDriving LicencePCV LicenceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHome Delivery Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationForkliftCategory C LicenceSIARigid LorrySkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsManual HandlingPre-Journey Vehicle Safety ChecksVehicle Maintenance ChecksRoute PlanningHGV Class 1 Driver
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceLGV LicenceConflict ManagementCategory C1 LicenceCategory CE LicenceWelding+7 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingFlatbedLogisticsProfessional Driving ExperienceHGV Class 2 Driver
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFood HygieneCategory C LicenceProfessional Driving ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesRoad Transport Experience+6 moreSkills
HazmatDangerous GoodsLogisticsUnloadingLoad & UnloadDriving
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 63 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 Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: class 2 driver, home delivery driver and royal mail 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 17 years of professional experience.
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