LGV Driver

Kuehne + Nagel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for an LGV Driver to handle deliveries and collections in the UK. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining professionalism towards customers. Competitive pay and great opportunities for career progression are offered, along with various benefits and flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Volunteering days

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Childcare Vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on high street stores

Refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance Option

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license for category B and C+E.
• Experience in customer delivery is preferable.
• Qualifications related to military service can be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect consignments safely and on time.
• Ensure vehicles are in a safe and clean condition.
• Comply with civil law and the Highway Code.

Skills

Customer delivery experience

Respectful attitude

Accountability

Education

Valid Category B, C+E Driving licence

Valid ADR Training Certificate - Categories 1-9

In date Drivers CPC

Job description

LGV Driver - Donnington, Telford - req128190

Drive your future forward - join a team that values your skills, rewards your effort, and keeps you moving.

YOUR ROLE

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.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• 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

Please note there are strict security vetting standards that must be met and maintained within this role.

GOOD REASON 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. * 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

ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL

With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.

CONTACT

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