Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Customer Service7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Vocational or technical training22%Master's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
DPD
Amazon
Alliance Flooring Distribution
Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years15%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,102 profiles for Drivers in Sunderland
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,467 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,170 – £56,994 yearly
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Royal Mail Delivery Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Warehouse ExperienceFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving+4 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingComputer LiteracyDriver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQPivot Steer TrucksReach Truck+3 moreSkills
Category C LicenceForkliftWarehouse ExperienceDrivingPackagingPicking & PackingForklift Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPivot Steer TrucksReach TruckDriving LicenceBendi ForkliftOrganisational Skills+1 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftReach TruckOrder PickerProfessional Driver
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsDrivingForkliftInventory ControlWarehouse ExperienceSessional driver
Seaham
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicencePSV LicenceCategory D1E LicenceCategory D1 Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsEnglishMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeFLT Driver/Warehouse Operative
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftEDICar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer ServiceComputer Skills+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceNVQDriving LicenceCustomer Service
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 65 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, customer service and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a driver?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Driving.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: home delivery driver, royal mail delivery 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 24 years of professional experience.
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