Truck Drivers for hire in Southampton

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Forklift6%
    Communication Skills5%
    Driving5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED63%
    Vocational or technical training17%
    Bachelor's degree17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Estee Lauder
    AAH Pharmaceuticals
    Lidl UK
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years43%
    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 241 profiles for Truck Drivers in Southampton

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £45,700 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £34,422 – £60,672 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Delivery Driver

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceDriving LicenceRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceLGV LicenceDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Commercial DrivingSupervising ExperienceForkliftDrivingFlatbedWarehouse Experience
  • Lorry Driver

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRCategory C LicenceHIAB Crane OperationHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingFlatbedForkliftLuton Van
  • HGV Driver class 2

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    PCV LicenceCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicencePSV LicenceDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementManual HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Excel
  • HGV Class 1 Driver

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)+2 more

    Skills

    Truck DrivingMechanical KnowledgeCommercial DrivingDrivingCustomer ServiceProfessional Driving Experience
  • HGV Driver

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving LicenceRigid Lorry

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDrivingWaste TransportTipper TrucksBulk Cargo DeliveryMulti-Drop Delivery Driving
  • Stores Assistant/Forklift Driver/Saw Machine Operator

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderGantry CraneFirst AidCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationCrane Operation+5 more

    Skills

    Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) TruckForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderForkliftElectric Stacker

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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: Driving Licence, Category C 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 class 1 driver, HGV driver and delivery 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 Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?

Most truck drivers have 15 years of professional experience.

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