Truck-Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Forklift6%Driving5%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years12%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years13%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: 31 Aug 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,777 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,733 – £55,000 yearly
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Forklift Truck Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTelecommunicationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationTime-Domain ReflectometerEnergy and Utilities Experience+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDecision MakingCommunity EngagementRecord KeepingMentoringTraining & DevelopmentFLT Driver/Warehouse Operative overhead crane
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCranes and Lifting GearLifting Operations ExperienceReach TruckCrane OperationOverhead Cranes+1 moreSkills
ManufacturingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsQuality ControlTree Surgeon Assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)First AidHand ToolsFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingManagementADR Tanker Driver
Seaham
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer ServiceNegotiationConflict Management+8 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceOrder PickingWarehouse ExperiencePackingHeavy equipment mechanic
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
Multi-Drop DrivingCategory C LicenceProfessional Driving ExperienceMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingHazmatDriving+10 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganisational SkillsStakeholder CollaborationGround Worker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsPower ToolsMaintenanceLandscape MaintenanceGroundskeepingHand Tools
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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 71 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: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Forklift and Driving Licence.
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, heavy equipment mechanic and 360 excavator operator.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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