Truck Drivers for hire in Leeds
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373
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Time Management
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 63%
- Vocational or technical training
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
John Lewis
XPO Logistics
Currys Team Know How
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 373 profiles for Truck Drivers in Leeds
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £42,509 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,104 – £58,095 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
HGV Class 1 Driver
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+2 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceLogisticsHgv driver
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingFlatbedProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver Experience7.5 tonne driver
Headingley
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Rigid LorrySkills
Truck DrivingDrivingUnloadingLoad & UnloadProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceFLT FORKLIFT TRUCK DRIVER, FLT REACH TRUCK DRIVER
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First AidReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderFirst Aid CertificationCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Counterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftReach TruckUnloadingMaterials HandlingLoad & UnloadForklift 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 OperationHGV Shunter Driver / FLT Operative
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceCategory C1E Driving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeCategory CE LicenceCategory C LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftDangerous Goods
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: Driving Licence, Forklift Licence 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: HGV class 1 driver, HGV shunter driver / FLT operative and machinery operator.
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 Leeds, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 8 years of professional experience.
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