Truck Drivers for hire in Basildon
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Forklift
- 6%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Vocational or technical training
- 15%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Veolia
GXO Logistics
Sainsbury’s
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 192 profiles for Truck Drivers in Basildon
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basildon: £45,931 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £34,962 – £60,342 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Class 1 tanker driver
Stanford-le-Hope
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDrivers' Hours RegulationsDriving Licence+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDrivingCategory CE LicenceTankerForklift Driver
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCategory B Auto LicenceCategory B1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceEmail SoftwareClass 1 HGV Driver
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsTruck DrivingCommercial DrivingFirst AidCustomer ServiceForklift Driver/Warehouse Operative
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceMIG WeldersCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Manual HandlingTime ManagementReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationUnloadingForkliftDelivery Driver
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteHGV Class 2 Multidrop Driver
Billericay
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingFlatbedProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingDelivery Driver Experience
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What's the average time to fill a truck driver role?
The average time to fill a truck driver role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do truck drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a truck driver include: communication skills, forklift and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: Driving Licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and Category C Licence.
What are some job titles related to truck drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck drivers include: class 1 HGV driver, class 1 tanker driver and class 2 HGV ADR driver.
What level of education is common for a truck driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a truck driver in Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 17 years of professional experience.
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