Truck Drivers for hire in Salford
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441
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Warehouse Experience
- 6%
- Forklift
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Biffa
XPO Logistics
DHL
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 441 profiles for Truck Drivers in Salford
Last updated: 3 Nov 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salford: £42,519 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,642 – £59,000 yearly
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Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Conflict Management+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsManual HandlingDrivingVehicle Maintenance ChecksRoute PlanningForklift Driver
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicencePRINCE2 CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsManagementForkliftLeadershipManual HandlingReach TruckHGV Class 1 Driver
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCategory CE LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Truck DrivingInternal AuditsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCommercial DrivingLogisticsVNA /Reach /Counterbalance Truck Driver and Warehouse Operative
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderFirst Aid CertificationCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationVery Narrow Aisle (VNA) TruckForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
Reach TruckForkliftWarehouse ExperienceVery Narrow Aisle (VNA) TruckManufacturingCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationHGV 1 Driver
Salford
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE Licence+1 moreSkills
UnloadingLoad & UnloadTime ManagementVehicle InspectionsTrampingTankerDelivery Driver
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
ADRBTECHGV LicenceForklift LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 moreSkills
Truck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingLoad & Unload
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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 71 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, warehouse experience and forklift.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Forklift 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 1 driver, HGV 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 Salford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 11 years of professional experience.
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