Truck Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Forklift
- 5%
- Driving
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Vocational or technical training
- 23%
- Bachelor's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
SONOCO ALCORE
Caterpillar
AAH PHARMACEUTICALS
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 63%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,728 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,305 – £55,621 yearly
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Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceCategory C LicenceReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderNVQReach Truck+3 moreSkills
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceDrivingPackagingPicking & PackingOrder PickingFLT Driver/Warehouse Operative
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceDriving LicenceLevel 3 in Customer ServiceHGV LicenceNVQDriving+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHGV LicenceCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsAdministrative ExperienceForklift Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
NPLQReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceGCSECategory B1 LicenceSkills
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftShipping & ReceivingInventory ControlRF ScannerOrder PickerClass 1 hgv driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ADRCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence+1 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingTruck DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingHGV car transportation driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceBTECReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderLGV LicenceReach TruckCategory CE Licence+11 moreSkills
Truck DrivingCommercial DrivingDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceDelivery Driver ExperienceUnloadingHGV Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+1 moreSkills
Truck DrivingCommercial DrivingRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationRigid LorryDrivingCategory C Licence
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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 driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Category CE 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 driver, class 1 driver and transport/warehouse line manager.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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