Truck Drivers for hire in Southend-On-Sea

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    132

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    6%
    Forklift
    5%
    Organisational Skills
    4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    89%
    Vocational or technical training
    7%
    Bachelor's degree
    4%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Travis Perkins plc
    • Company Name - Tesco Stores Ltd
    • Veolia UK
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 132 profiles for Truck Drivers in Southend-On-Sea

Last updated: 2 Nov 2026

Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southend-On-Sea: £44,931 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,850 – £63,386 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Service Driver

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • HGV Class 2 driver

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteComplaint HandlingMicrosoft Office
  • HGV Class 1 Driver

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceCategory a LicenceCategory AM LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommercial DrivingTruck DrivingCategory CE LicenceDrivingUnloading
  • Driver

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    HGV LicenceDriving LicenceForklift LicenceCategory CE Licence

    Skills

    Counterbalance Forklift Truck OperationCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationCommunication SkillsHGV LicenceDriving LicenceDriving
  • HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver

    Southend-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceHGV LicenceNVQLGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Driving Licence+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCommercial DrivingTruck DrivingCrane OperationProcess ImprovementContinuous Improvement
  • forklift driver, man up picker driver

    Westcliff-on-Sea

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsQuality ControlDrivingEnglishFirst AidWarehouse Experience

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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: communication skills, forklift and organisational skills.

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: service driver, HGV class 1 driver and HGV class 2 fuel 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 Southend-On-Sea, 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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