Drivers for hire in Wakefield
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Driving
- 7%
- Time Management
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 81%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Asda
Fed Ex
Capita Plc
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £39,414 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,961 – £48,605 yearly
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HGV driver
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
LGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE LicenceVehicle Maintenance ChecksADRFirst Aid at Work+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementManual HandlingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceVehicle Maintenance ChecksFLT Driver/Warehouse Operative,Loader
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceFirst Aid at Work Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsManual HandlingTeam LeadershipForkliftTeam ManagementHGV Class 2 Driver
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceFirst AidHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving Licence+3 moreSkills
LGV LicenceCommercial DrivingCustomer ServiceProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingClient ServicesHGV Class 1 Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Truck DrivingCommercial DrivingMechanical KnowledgeDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceClass 1 & Class 2 HGV Driver
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Truck DrivingCommercial DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingMulti Drop Delivery Driver
City and Borough of Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Reach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftDrivingTelehandlersDumper Operation
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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, driving and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and HGV Licence.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: HGV class 1 & 2 delivery driver, truck driver and class 1 & class 2 HGV 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 Wakefield, 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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