Class 1 HGV Driver

Kuehne+Nagel; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a professional and safety-focused Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Transport team in the UK. You will transport temperature-controlled and perishable goods across our distribution network, upholding high standards of food safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

In a fast-paced environment, you will support airport collections, warehouse transfers and customer deliveries, while conducting vehicle inspections and maintaining accurate logs in line with driver hours

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 driving licence (Cat C+E).
• Driver CPC and Tachograph card.
• Knowledge of Drivers' Hours/Working Time Regulations & load security.
• Desirable: experience in temperature-controlled, food, or perishable logistics.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 1 (Category C+E) vehicles safely and professionally.
• Complete scheduled collections and deliveries, including airport collections and warehouse transfers.
• Return airline ULDs as required; conduct pre-use, in-transit, and end-of-shift vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Comply with road transport legislation, driver hours regulations, and company procedures.
• Ensure temperature-controlled equipment is set correctly and maintained during transport.
• Monitor and protect the integrity of temperature-sensitive products; report deviations immediately.
• Maintain accurate records of load temperatures and transportation activities.

Skills

UK Class 1 Driving Licence (Cat C+E)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Hours & Working Time Regulations

Load security & vehicle safety checks

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexible with early starts & overtime

Manual handling

Job description

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

We are seeking a professional and safety-focused Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Transport team. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of temperature-controlled and perishable goods across our distribution network, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance are maintained at all times.

Working within a fast-paced environment, you will support airport collections, warehouse transfers, and customer deliveries while protecting the integrity of sensitive products throughout the supply chain. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with company procedures, UK transport legislation, and BRC food safety standards

We operate a 4 on 4 off shift basis.

How you create impact

• Operate Class 1 (Category C+E) vehicles safely and professionally.
• Complete scheduled collections and deliveries, including airport collections, warehouse transfers, and customer deliveries
• Ensure all deliveries are completed accurately and on time.Return airline ULDs (Unit Load Devices) as required.Conduct pre-use, in-transit, and end-of-shift vehicle inspections and report any defects promptly.
• Comply with all road transport legislation, driver hours regulations, and company operating procedures.
• Ensure temperature-controlled equipment is set correctly and maintained throughout transportation.
• Monitor and protect the integrity of temperature-sensitive products.
• Escalate and report any temperature deviations or product quality concerns immediately.
• Maintain accurate records relating to load temperatures and transportation activities.
• Ensure products remain secure and protected from damage throughout transit

What we would like you to bring

• Valid UK Class 1 (Category C+E) Driving Licence.
• Driver CPC qualification.Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations.Knowledge of load security requirements and vehicle safety checks.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to undertake manual handling activities where required.Flexible approach to working hours, including early starts and overtime
• Previous experience within temperature-controlled, food, freight, or perishable logistics environment (desirable)

What's in it for you

As part of the Kuehne+Nagel Group, Morgan Cargo is committed to delivering world‑class logistics solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional transport operation where you can play a vital role in moving temperature‑sensitive products across a critical global supply chain.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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