HGV Driver

As a Driver working for Kuehne + Nagel (Government and Defence) you have an opportunity to deliver excellent service to our customers through hard work and dedication that is vital to providing industry leading service levels. We thrive on the challenge of delivering exactly what our customers want, when they want it. Our business is built on the foundation of industry leading service levels, consistency and a drive for continuous improvement. We have a great team that supports each other and have a key focus on development and supporting career aspirations.

• Responsible for taking reasonable care of the Health and Safety of myself and others who may be affected by my acts or omissions at work to observe best practice and compliance with legislation in the protection of the environment and conservation of energy.
• Submitting and raising Near Miss, Safety Concerns and Unsafe acts observed while carrying out your daily duties is every colleague’s responsibility.
• Operate a van, rigid or artic in a safe and compliant manner adhering to legislation and company policy and procedures
• Operate to the Distribution Strategy of Safer, Greener & Leaner.
• Operate a van, rigid or artic to deliver and collect product to/from the end customer as required.
• Ensure all vehicles in their area of responsibility are in a safe, roadworthy, clean and presentable condition.
• This is a key customer facing role and as the representative of KN with our customers and the general public, you are required to maintain professional standards at all times while carrying out duties. To maintain the good repute of the company.
• Scan all consignments on and off your vehicle and provide POD and POC using a handheld terminal.
• Complete their duties in accordance with the Road Transport Distribution & company policies, procedures and processes

• Essential to hold a Valid Category B, C+E Driving licence
• Preferable to hold a Valid ADR Training Certificate - Categories 1-9 excluding 7 but with 7x accepted packages
• Preferable to hold a Valid Forklift Counterbalance licence
• In date Drivers CPC
• Share enthusiasm for our business and the importance of the role to the end Customer
• Maintain a respectful attitude
• Take accountability for your own actions
• Customer delivery experience is preferable
• Current or previous association with the Military may be advantageous

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.

* 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme.

Health Cash plans will be also available to you. The easy-to-use plan provides you with a range of valuable cash benefits and services and gives you money back towards the cost of your routine healthcare, up to set limits, helping you to budget for essential health costs such as optical, dental and therapy treatments.

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation