Truck Drivers for hire in Gateshead
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Driving
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 71%
- Vocational or technical training
- 15%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
DHL
GXO Logistics
Greggs
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £41,269 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,672 – £55,528 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
HGV Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceNVQLGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTruck DrivingCustomer ServiceDrivingC1 7.5T driver / labourer
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach TruckDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+3 moreSkills
7.5 Tonne Lorry OperationCategory C1 LicenceRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDrivingForkliftHGV Class 1 Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceRigid LorryDrivingCategory CE LicenceForklift Driver
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationForklift LicenceFirst Aid at Work Certificate+1 moreSkills
Bar ServiceBartendingBar ManagementWarehouse ExperiencePackingPicking & PackingHGV Driver
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceNVQLGV LicenceLevel 2 in Customer Service+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingMechanical KnowledgeDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingFitter / Warehouse
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Pallet Truck OperationHGV LicencePSV LicenceDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipPallet Truck OperationWarehouse Picking MachineryOrder PickerCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation
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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: forklift, communication skills and driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: Category C Licence, Forklift Licence and HGV Licence.
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 class 2 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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 21 years of professional experience.
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