Drivers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Organisational Skills6%Driving6%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years4%3-5 years20%Current company
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Self Employed
Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years28%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: 4 Sept 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £39,320 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,265 – £46,476 yearly
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Children’s Author
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
CoachingDyslexia SupportCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTeachingClassroom ExperienceLesson PlanningClassroom ManagementClassroom ManagementClinical Deputy Manager
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NMCMidwifery ExperienceMaternity CareBasic Life SupportOccupational Health Service ExperienceEnd-Of-Life Care+7 moreSkills
LeadershipBlood SamplingManagementMedication AdministrationPhlebotomyCare Management ExperienceService Engineer
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Gas Safe RegisterDriving LicenceCategory C1E Driving LicencePortable Appliance Testing (PAT)Category C1 LicencePortable Appliance TestersSkills
Gas Safe RegisterPortable Appliance TestersPortable Appliance Testing (PAT)MachiningMaintenancePlumbingFitter | Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceLoad Restraint SystemsLoad Securing with Straps and ChainsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceTelehandlers+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingInventory ControlUnloadingLogisticsDispatchingMaterial Moving and Warehousing ExperienceDriver
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsHeavy LiftingDrivingCustomer ServiceMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingBus Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory D1 LicenceCategory D LicenceSkills
CleaningJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperiencePassenger Bus and Coach Operation
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 64 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: organisational skills, driving and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a driver?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: fitter | driver, amazon delivery driver and clinical deputy manager.
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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 18 years of professional experience.
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