LGV Driver

Kuehne+Nagel; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Ashford is seeking a delivery driver to operate vehicles for delivering and collecting products. Responsibilities include ensuring vehicle safety, scanning consignments, and maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence and preferably have customer delivery experience, making this a vital role in customer satisfaction.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Volunteering days

Life Assurance Option

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a Valid Category B, C+E Driving licence.
• Preferable to hold a Valid ADR Training Certificate - Categories 1-9 excluding 7.
• Customer delivery experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a van, rigid or artic to deliver and collect product.
• Ensure all vehicles are in a safe, clean and presentable condition.
• Scan all consignments on and off your vehicle.

Skills

Customer delivery experience

Maintaining a respectful attitude

Accountability for own actions

Education

Valid Category B, C+E Driving licence

Valid ADR Training Certificate - Categories 1-9 excluding 7

In date Drivers CPC

Job description

Company description: Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

Job description: 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

• Essential to hold a Valid Category B, C+E Driving licence
• Preferable to hold a Valid ADR Training Certificate - Categories 1-9 excluding 7
• In date Drivers CPC
• Customer delivery experience is preferable
• Current or previous association with the Military may be advantageous
• 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

We offer a great working environment, competitive pay rates, and superb training opportunities. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop, plus:

• 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