HGV Driver

Kuehne+Nagel; Telford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance Option

Personal development & training

Flexible working options

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in the United Kingdom is seeking a driver to deliver and collect consignments to/from customer premises, ensuring on-time and complete service. You will operate a van, maintain vehicle standards and present a professional image to customers.

The role may involve away from home work or location changes for short periods. We offer competitive pay, training, and flexible patterns with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect consignments to/from customer premises across the UK.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation; ensure roadworthiness.
• Provide POD/POC via handheld terminal and report incidents promptly.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Professional conduct

Job description

Drive your future forward — join a team that values your skills, rewards your effort, and keeps you moving.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that consignments are delivered to and collected from customer premises on time and in full. All consignments are handled and moved safely, comply with all relevant legislation and in accordance with company policy & procedures.

Making deliveries and collections throughout UK. However, you may occasionally be required to undertake other duties as and when required to fulfil the operational requirement. This may involve work away from home or at another location for a short period of time.

How you create impact

• 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, clean and presentable condition.
• As the face of KN with our customers and the general public, maintain professional standards at all times while carrying out tasks.
• Maintain the good repute of the company.
• Scan all consignments on and off your vehicle and provide POD and POC using a hand held terminal.
• Complete their duties in accordance with the department’s procedures and processes.
• Comply with civil law and the Highway Code when driving the company’s vehicles on the roads.
• Reporting of issues to alert management of incidents or occurrences that may impact the remainder of the route, other drivers and/or the end Customer

What we would like you to bring

• 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, clean and presentable condition.
• As the face of KN with our customers and the general public, maintain professional standards at all times while carrying out tasks.
• Maintain the good repute of the company.
• Scan all consignments on and off your vehicle and provide POD and POC using a hand held terminal.
• Complete their duties in accordance with the department’s procedures and processes.
• Comply with civil law and the Highway Code when driving the company’s vehicles on the roads.
• Reporting of issues to alert management of incidents or occurrences that may impact the remainder of the route, other drivers and/or the end Customer

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.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more)
• Refer a friend scheme

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

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.