Truck-Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Forklift5%Driving5%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
A&D Distribution Services
AAH PHARMACEUTICALS
AandP tyneTime at current job
More than 5 years50%Less than a year33%2-5 years17%
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Last updated: 9 Oct 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,988 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,631 – £55,737 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Production Operative
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)First AidHand ToolsFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingManagementHGV Class 2 Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceHGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Forklift LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEnglishRussianProfessional Driving ExperienceDrivingGroundworker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationForkliftForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationADR Tanker Driver
Seaham
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer ServiceNegotiationConflict Management+8 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceOrder PickingWarehouse ExperiencePackingwearhouse operative/ forklift driver
Seaham
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach TruckCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftShipping & ReceivingRF ScannerOrder PickerHand Pallet TruckHGV Driver class 1
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceNPLQHGV LicenceFirst Aid CertificationLGV Licence+2 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceLogistics
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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 73 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 driving.
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 2 driver, ADR tanker driver and production operative.
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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck-drivers have 14 years of professional experience.
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