LGV (CE) ADR Driver

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

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Carlisle is looking for a professional driver to ensure the safe and efficient transport of goods. Applicants must hold a current class C+E licence and ideally have 2 years of driving experience. Key responsibilities include compliance with safety regulations, efficient delivery, and vehicle maintenance. The company offers 26 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and employee assistance programs ensuring a supportive working environment for all staff.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension plan

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Must hold a current class C+E licence.
• ADR Class 1-9 certification required.
• Preferred 2 years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant legislation and procedures.
• Follow all delivery, collection, and returns procedures.
• Ensure the security of the vehicle and load.
• Report vehicle defects and document them.
• Complete all required documentation per company standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer focused

Basic numeracy

Conversational English

Experience of working within a team

Experience of Health & Safety

Job description

Overview

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

The role will be Monday to Friday 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
• 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

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.