Road Logistics Truck & Fleet Operator

Kuehne+Nagel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Greater London is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee daily fleet activities and manage driver coordination. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering strong relationships with regional partners and customers. Candidates should possess good communication skills, organizational abilities, and experience in the transport sector. Join us for a competitive salary and excellent training opportunities while contributing to a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance Option

Tailored personal development program

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave

Childcare Vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on high street stores

Qualifications

• Must have experience of working in a transport environment and dealing with drivers.
• Able to respond and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage fleet activities and coordinate deliveries.
• Record collection/delivery status and discrepancies.
• Contribute to a safe working environment.

Skills

Experience in transport environment

Organisational skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Team ethic and customer focused attitude

Driving Licence

Job description

Job description

The role includes managing fleet activities, coordinating deliveries, ensuring vehicle maintenance and complying with road safety, transport and logistics regulations.

How you create impact

Pre brief and de‑brief drivers on their daily runs.

Liaise with drivers, regional partners and customers while vehicles are on the road over collection and delivery issues.

Record collection / delivery status and discrepancies in dotnet and escalate where appropriate.

Move freight between runs to ensure failed collections are minimised.

Recovering increased costs and lost revenue through correct administration.

Administrate all transport runs to the correct standard, eliminating disruption and additional workflows for other teams.

Contribute to a safe working environment through the application of all relevant safety process and recognised safe methods of working.

Maintain and improve customer and interdepartmental communication and working relationships.

Co‑Operate with colleagues to improve productivity and deliver excellent service.

What we would like you to bring

Experience of working in a transport environment and dealing with drivers.

Able to respond and adapt in fast paced environment.

Demonstrates good computer skills.

Driving Licence.

Organisational skills and interpersonal skills.

A team ethic and customer focused attitude.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

What's in it for you

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