Truck-Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Driving7%Communication Skills7%Forklift5%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training18%Master's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years18%6-10 years8%Current company
Greggs
Aim To RecycleAmazon Warehouse
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years30%2-5 years23%
Browse Indeed's database of 105 profiles for Truck-Drivers in Gateshead
Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £41,409 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,691 – £55,870 yearly
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Warehouse Operative
Blaydon
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLogisticsNVQReach TruckPallet StackersElectric Stacker+1 moreSkills
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftPackingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingBus Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPallet Truck OperationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingReach TruckDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementInventory ControlReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationHGV Class 2 Driver
Blaydon
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceDriving LicenceSpray Painting+2 moreSkills
Truck DrivingDrivingCommercial DrivingDriving LicenceHGV LicenceCategory C LicenceFork Lift Truck Driver
Birtley
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCCTVSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementFood Delivery Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneDBS Check ProcessingSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingPost Person with Driving
Blaydon
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
SecurityCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCommercial Driving
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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: driving, communication skills and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for a truck driver?
Common licenses or certifications for truck-drivers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Forklift.
What are some job titles related to truck-drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck-drivers include: HGV driver, delivery driver and post person with driving.
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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck-drivers have 16 years of professional experience.
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