Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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2,038
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Driving
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 79%
- Vocational or technical training
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
DPD
lineage logistics
Caterpillar
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,038 profiles for Drivers in Sunderland
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,727 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,135 – £57,778 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Delivery Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid Lorry+1 moreSkills
Warehouse ExperienceProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceSalesRetail SalesDriver day bulk class one
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceLGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceEnglishDriver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceCategory C LicenceReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderNVQReach Truck+3 moreSkills
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceDrivingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingDAY HGV Class 2 driver
Boldon
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid LorrySkills
HGV LicenceDriving LicenceRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationRigid LorryCategory C LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Forklift Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
NPLQReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceGCSECategory B1 LicenceSkills
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftShipping & ReceivingInventory ControlRF ScannerOrder PickerMachine Setter/Operator/Technical Operator
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftNumeracyAbrasive Wheels CertificateReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderManufacturingReach Truck+6 moreSkills
ManufacturingQuality ControlQuality AssuranceMachine OperationPackagingAssembly
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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 customer service.
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: royal mail delivery driver, class 2 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 14 years of professional experience.
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