LGV Driver

Kuehne + Nagel; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking a delivery driver to operate vehicles and ensure safe deliveries throughout the UK. Responsibilities include maintaining vehicle condition, scanning consignments, and upholding professional standards while interacting with customers. The ideal candidate will hold a valid driving licence and have customer delivery experience. Benefits include flexible working options, significant holiday entitlement, and a tailored training program.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Tailored personal development and training programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category B, C+E driving licence.
• Preferable to have a valid ADR Training Certificate – Categories 1-9 excluding 7.
• Customer delivery experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect products to/from the end customer.
• Ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and presentable.
• Maintain professional standards while interacting with customers.

Skills

Driving skills

Customer delivery experience

Respectful attitude

Education

Valid Category B, C+E driving licence

In-date Drivers CPC

Tools

Hand-held terminal

Job description

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 your 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 your 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.
• Report issues to alert management of incidents or occurrences that may impact the remainder of the route, other drivers and/or the end customer.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Logistics shapes everyday life – from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 2 volunteering days per year.
• 3 life assurance options 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.
• Discounts on high‑street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury & 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.