HGV Driver

Kuehne+Nagel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Health Cash plans

Discounts on local supermarkets

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is looking for a dedicated Driver in Portsmouth to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods while upholding high standards of professionalism. You'll be responsible for vehicle checks, paperwork, and representing the company positively.

This role offers an opportunity for career development, as well as a competitive salary and benefits including 26 days holiday and a health cash plan. A class C+E licence and customer-focused attitude are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current class C+E licence.
• Preferably hold an ADR Class 1-9.
• Basic numeracy and conversational English is required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant legislation for safety.
• Ensure the security of vehicle and load at all times.
• Complete all required documentation as per company procedure.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focused

Basic numeracy and conversational English

Flexible working

Education

Class C+E licence

Driver qualification card

Job description

It’s more than a job

Responsible for the safe, timely delivery of goods to customers and depots, ensuring compliance with road safety regulations and company procedures. The role involves vehicle checks, accurate paperwork completion, and maintaining excellent standards of professionalism and customer service while representing the logistics company.

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.

How you create impact

• Complying with all relevant legislation and agreed procedures to ensure a safe and legal working environment and consistent quality standards
• Maintaining and promoting a positive image of Kuehne+Nagel Government and Defence
• Safe and high driver standards and positive driver behaviours
• Follow all delivery, collection and returns procedures
• Maintain and manage company equipment
• Responsible for the security of the vehicle & load at all times
• Report vehicle defects and ensure that the defect is documented
• Comply with Driver’s regulations & Working Time Directive in line with the O License legalisation and Company procedures
• In addition to these duties, you may be required to undertake other duties in line with the needs of the business, where appropriate training is provided
• Ensure all documentation is completed as per company procedure
• Follow all housekeeping tasks as required
• Monday to Friday working week
• Flexibility as working overtime will be required, including some weekend work
• Flexibility as nights out may be required

What we would like you to bring

• Must hold a current class C+E licence
• Preferred ADR Class 1-9 – Less 7
• Basic numeracy and conversational English language
• Hold a valid driver qualification card
• Preferred 2 years driving experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer focused
• Desire to succeed
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of Health & Safety

What’s in it for you

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 also be 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.