Drivers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Driving7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Vocational or technical training26%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Oak Furnitureland
(C+E) – Polarspeed DistributionAlmdTime at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: 24 Sept 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £39,406 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,951 – £47,126 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Food Waste Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyNVQComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsMaths+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementDrivingData ManagementHGV Class 2 Driver
Ossett
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDangerous Goods Handling Under ADR+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAdrollDrivingCommercial DrivingFabricationHGV driver
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
ADRForkliftFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLGV LicenceCategory CE Licence+6 moreSkills
ADRTime ManagementManual HandlingLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceHGV Class 1 Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 moreSkills
DrivingTruck DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceCommercial DrivingFlatbedClass 1 & Class 2 HGV Driver
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
DrivingTruck DrivingCommercial DrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingClass 2 Driver
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationForkliftCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Category C Licence.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: class 2 driver, class 1 & class 2 HGV driver and HGV class 1 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 11 years of professional experience.
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