LGV (C+E) ADR Class 1 Driver

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Route 2 Rewards

Wellbeing centre

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced driver to join our transport team. The role runs Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week with overtime, occasional nights out, and weekend work.

You will be responsible for safe driving, following delivery and collection procedures, maintaining vehicle security, and completing all required documentation. We offer extensive benefits such as pension, Route 2 Rewards, wellbeing centre, and 26 days plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current class C+E licence.
• ADR Class 1-9 - Desirable, not essential.
• Basic numeracy and conversational English language.
• Hold a valid driver qualification card.
• Preferred 2 years driving experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer focused with the desire to suceed.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Complying with all relevant legislation and agreed procedures to ensure a safe and legal working environment and consistent quality standards
• Follow all delivery, collection and returns procedures
• 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 Licence legalisation and Company procedures
• 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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer focused

Teamwork

Health & Safety

English language

Job description

The role will be Monday to Friday, 45hrs per week and requires flexibility as working overtime will be required, including some weekend work and occasional nights out.

How you create impact

• Complying with all relevant legislation and agreed procedures to ensure a safe and legal working environment and consistent quality standards
• Follow all delivery, collection and returns procedures
• 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
• 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

What we would like you to bring

• Must hold a current class C+E licence
• ADR Class 1-9 - Less 7 - Desirable, not essential
• Basic numeracy and conversational English language
• Hold a valid driver qualification card
• Preferred 2 years driving experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer focused with the desire to suceed
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of Health & Safety

What's in it for you

This is a monthly paid role, you will recieve £50.00 per month once youhave ADR and £14.99 per day when on secure work. There is occasional nights out, where you will be put up in a hotel and have a £35.00 meal allowance for an evening meal.

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will ensure you are rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You will receive 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional days through service. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers discounts, benefit information, recognition, and access to a wellbeing centre.

We care for our colleagues and their immediate families through our employee assistance programme, which provides 24/7 access to GPs, legal and financial advice, and mental health counselling. All of this is designed to help you live a happier and healthier life.

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.