Drivers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Driving7%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Vocational or technical training10%Master's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
Coca-Cola
Fed Ex
UPS
Time at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £39,633 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,055 – £49,002 yearly
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Delivery Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceStockingMathsOrganisational SkillsEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceFood Waste Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyNVQMathsEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationPlumbingSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementComputer LiteracyData ManagementHGV Driver / Van Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingOrganisational SkillsDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceHGV 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 Counterbalance Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsBlending and MixingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Driver
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderGantry CraneReach TruckDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+3 moreSkills
ForkliftSawsHeavy LiftingDriving LicenceSide LoaderCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 66 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 Category CE 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, delivery driver and FLT counterbalance 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 19 years of professional experience.
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