Truck-Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Forklift6%Driving5%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years12%Current company
Liebherr
A&D Distribution Services
ABILITYTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years15%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,695 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,488 – £55,210 yearly
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Heavy equipment mechanic
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
Multi-Drop DrivingCategory C LicenceProfessional Driving ExperienceMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingHazmatDriving+10 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganisational SkillsStakeholder CollaborationPorter/Concierge
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceForkliftCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDrivingDriving Licence+5 moreSkills
Manual HandlingOrganisational SkillsCategory CE LicenceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFlatbedADR Tanker Driver
Seaham
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer ServiceNegotiationConflict Management+8 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceOrder PickingWarehouse ExperiencePackingFLT Driver/Warehouse Operative overhead crane
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCranes and Lifting GearLifting Operations ExperienceReach TruckCrane OperationOverhead Cranes+1 moreSkills
ManufacturingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsQuality ControlForklift Truck Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTelecommunicationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTime-Domain ReflectometerEnergy and Utilities Experience+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDecision MakingCommunity EngagementRecord KeepingMentoringTraining & DevelopmentTree Surgeon Assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)First AidHand ToolsFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingManagement
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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 a truck driver?
Common licenses or certifications for truck-drivers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Forklift.
What are some job titles related to truck-drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck-drivers include: ADR tanker driver, HGV class 1 driver and heavy equipment mechanic.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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