LGV ADR Class 1 Driver

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

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Class 1 HGV driver, delivering exceptional service while ensuring safety and compliance in every mile. This role offers competitive pay, extensive training, and a supportive work environment with advancement opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance Option

Tailored personal development programme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on high street stores

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a current class C+E licence.
• Preferred 2 years driving experience.
• Basic numeracy and conversational English language.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant legislation and agreed procedures.
• Maintain and manage company equipment.
• Report vehicle defects and ensure documentation.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Education

C+E driving licence

Driver qualification card

ADR Class 1-9

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Join us as a Class 1 HGV driver and be part of something bigger every mile of the way.

Your Role

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 has a key focus on development and supporting career aspirations.

Your Responsibilities

• 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
• Monday to Friday working week

Your Skills and Experiences

• Must hold a current class C+E licence
• 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

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.

Good Reasons to Join

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, Sainsbury's & more)
• Refer a friend scheme

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognises the skills, expertise, and value service leavers bring to our organisation.