EURO Temperature Controlled Vehicle (TCV) Driver

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

PHI Income protection

Route 2 Rewards discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG is seeking a Euro TCV Driver to manage cross-border, refrigerated transport across Europe and the UK. You will ensure temperature-controlled delivery with strict adherence to regulations and high service standards at each point of contact.

You will work independently in a dynamic logistics environment, coordinating with dispatch, maintaining logs, and safeguarding cargo while meeting ruling hours and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with category for Euro TCV operation.
• Experience in refrigerated transport or temperature-controlled logistics.
• Good understanding of transport regulations and health & safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of GB domestic drivers' hours rules.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge for pre-trip checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, timely, and compliant delivery of temperature-sensitive goods across the UK and Europe.
• Operate refrigerated vehicles in strict temperature control protocols.
• Uphold high levels of customer service at delivery and collection points.
• Adhere to international transport regulations, including road safety and customs.
• Maintain accurate journey documentation and enable traceability.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections for roadworthiness and safety.
• Monitor temperature data throughout the journey with onboard systems or logs.
• Load and unload goods safely, handling perishable items with care.
• Plan efficient routes while following driving hours and rest requirements.
• Report incidents, delays, or vehicle issues promptly to the transport office.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Refrigerated transport experience

Regulatory knowledge

Independent worker

Strong communication

Time management

Route planning

Basic vehicle maintenance

Pharma transport awareness

Job description

Join our team as a Euro TCV Driver and take the wheel on exciting cross-border journeys across Europe.

How you create impact

• Ensure thesafe, timely, and compliant deliveryof temperature-sensitive goods across the UK and Europe.
• Operaterefrigerated vehiclesin accordance with strict temperature control and handling protocols to preserve the integrity of perishable or pharmaceutical cargo.
• Upholdhigh levels of customer service, representing the company professionally at all delivery and collection points.
• Adhere tointernational transport regulations, including road safety, customs, and temperature compliance standards.
• Maintainaccurate documentation and communicationthroughout the journey to ensure traceability and accountability.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor and record temperature data throughout the journey using onboard systems or manual logs.
• Load and unload goods safely, ensuring proper handling of sensitive or perishable items.
• Plan and follow efficient routes while complying with driving hours regulations and rest requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant transport laws, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Report any incidents, delays, or vehicle issues promptly to the transport office.

What we would like you to bring

• Valid UK driving licence with appropriate category for Euro TCV (Temperature-Controlled Vehicle) operation
• Experience in refrigerated transport or temperature-controlled logistics
• Good understanding of transport regulations and health & safety standards
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Full UK Category B driving licence(permits driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes Maximum Authorised Mass or MAM)
• Good knowledge of GB domestic drivers' hours rules(as EU tachograph rules typically apply only to vehicles over 3.5t)
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge(to perform pre-trip checks and ensure vehicle roadworthiness)
• Good communication and time management skillsfor coordinating with dispatch and clients
• Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards, especially when transporting pharmaceuticals

What's in it for you

• Quick Group of Companies offers competitive wages, Private Medical Insurance, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, PHI Income protection.
• Our Colleagues enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts on everything from groceries to holidays, dining out and much more.
• WeCare for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling.
• As part of the Kuehne + Nagel group of companies, joining our organisation brings a wealth of opportunities to grow and expand your career.