Truck-Drivers for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Forklift6%Driving5%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years66%6-10 years16%3-5 years10%Current company
My civilsA&D Distribution Services
AAH PHARMACEUTICALS
Time at current job
More than 5 years41%Less than a year24%2-5 years21%
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Last updated: 11 Sept 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £41,661 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,757 – £54,654 yearly
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HGV 2 Driver
Seaham ED
Licenses & certifications
CSCSRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceRoad RollersDumper OperationRigid Lorry+2 moreSkills
Category C LicenceFlatbedDrivingCommercial DrivingRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceTransport/Warehouse Line Manager
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAnimal WelfareFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationNVQ+4 moreSkills
Manual HandlingNVQFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidCOSHH ComplianceManagementADR Tanker Driver
Seaham
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingCustomer ServiceNegotiationConflict Management+8 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceOrder PickingWarehouse ExperiencePackingHGV Class 2 Driver
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceRigid LorryCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCSCSPivot Steer TrucksForkliftBendi ForkliftFLT Driver/Warehouse Operative overhead crane
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCranes and Lifting GearLifting Operations ExperienceReach TruckCrane OperationOverhead Cranes+1 moreSkills
ManufacturingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsQuality ControlGround 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: HGV class 2 driver, ADR tanker 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 22 years of professional experience.
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