HGV Driver C+E

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Gosport is looking for a Driver to ensure that consignments are safely delivered and collected. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Driving licence and have customer delivery experience. You will enjoy competitive pay, excellent training, and a supportive work environment that respects your contributions.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Volunteering days

Life Assurance option

Personal development and training programme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on high street stores

Qualifications

• Holding a valid ADR Training Certificate is preferable.
• In date Drivers CPC required.
• Association with the Military may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery and collection of consignments.
• Operate vehicles in a safe and compliant manner.
• Scan consignments on and off the vehicle.

Skills

Valid Category B, C+E Driving licence

Customer delivery experience

Respectful attitude

Tools

Forklift Counterbalance licence

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity to join the Kuehne+Nagel team at Gosport. 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 and procedures.

How you create impact

• 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 art ic 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.

What we would like you to bring

• 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

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

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