Drivers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Driving13%Communication Skills8%Customer Service7%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Vocational or technical training25%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
Lawcris Panel Products Ltd
Arnold LaversTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years7%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £40,004 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,454 – £47,836 yearly
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Driver
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
DrivingCustomer ServiceMulti-Drop DrivingOrganisational SkillsDelivery Driver ExperienceHeavy LiftingHGV driver
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftADRFirst Aid CertificationLGV LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
MaintenanceDrivingMulti-Drop DrivingADRLoad & UnloadTime ManagementHGV Driver class 1
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingDrivingClass 2 Driver
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
ADRDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceFlatbedLoad & UnloadLogisticsBus Driver
Dewsbury
Licenses & certifications
CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateCategory CE LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingDrivingMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceElectrical ExperienceCustomer ServiceRoro driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
DrivingHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceCustomer ServiceManual HandlingCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 67 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: driving, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a driver?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category CE 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: HGV driver / van driver, class 2 driver and HGV class 2 driver/ machine operator.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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