Truck-Drivers for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Forklift5%Warehouse Experience4%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
AFI RentalsAIT Home DeliveryApelson Appliances UK LtdTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years26%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 136 profiles for Truck-Drivers in Wakefield
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £42,961 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,635 – £56,555 yearly
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Warehouse Operative
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesPivot Steer TrucksReach TruckDriving LicenceBendi ForkliftPallet Stackers+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLogisticsGoods-In ProcessingShipping & ReceivingFood Waste Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyNVQComputer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsMaths+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementDrivingData ManagementDelivery Driver
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingTruck DrivingDriving LicenceCommercial DrivingHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceSkills
Time ManagementTruck DrivingHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceDrivingCommercial DrivingVehicle InspectionsHGV 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 SoftwareClass 1 driver x hgv mechanic auto electric welder
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeHGV 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 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 warehouse experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a truck driver?
Common licenses or certifications for truck-drivers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence 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: class 1 driver x hgv mechanic auto electric welder, delivery driver and HGV class 1 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 15 years of professional experience.
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