Truck-Drivers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Forklift7%Communication Skills6%Driving5%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
AIT Home DeliveryApelson Appliances UK LtdARC Building Solutions LtdTime at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years43%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 135 profiles for Truck-Drivers in Wakefield
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £42,872 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,580 – £58,200 yearly
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Forklift Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Powered Pallet Truck OperationForkliftReach TruckCategory D1 LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
ForkliftWarehouse ExperienceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationReach TruckMicrosoft PowerpointPowered Pallet Truck OperationFood Waste Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyNVQComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsMaths+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementDrivingData ManagementDeck worker
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftOrder PickerReach TruckMobile Elevating Work PlatformsCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Warehouse ExperienceForkliftMobile Elevating Work PlatformsCherry PickerHand Pallet TruckPallet Truck OperationHGV Class 1 Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesLGV LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceCategory C1 Licence+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareWarehouse Operative
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesPivot Steer TrucksReach TruckDriving LicenceBendi ForkliftPallet Stackers+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLogisticsGoods-In ProcessingShipping & ReceivingHGV Class 2 Driver
Ossett
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDriving LicenceManagementTeam ManagementCustomer Service
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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: forklift, communication skills and driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck-drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck-drivers include: Driving Licence, Forklift and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to truck-drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck-drivers include: deck worker, class 2 driver and delivery driver.
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 Wakefield, 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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