Road Logistics Truck & Fleet Operator

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

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking a Contract Logistics Specialist in Kegworth, UK, to manage end-to-end warehousing operations. You will liaise with drivers and oversee delivery operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have experience in transport environments, good communication and organizational skills, and a customer-focused attitude. This role offers a range of benefits including 26 holidays and enhanced leave provisions.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

3 x Life Assurance if you join the pension scheme

Tailored personal development and training programme

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at high street stores and local supermarkets

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• 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 required.
• Organisational skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must have a team ethic and customer-focused attitude.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end warehousing operations for customers.
• Pre-brief and de-brief drivers on daily runs.
• Liaise with drivers, regional partners and customers.
• Record collection/delivery status and discrepancies.
• Move freight between runs to minimize failures.
• Recover costs and lost revenue through administration.
• Maintain a safe working environment and apply safety processes.
• Improve customer and interdepartmental communication.
• Cooperate with colleagues to enhance productivity.

Skills

Experience in a transport environment

Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Good computer skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team ethic

Customer-focused attitude

Good written and verbal communication

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

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 escape 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

• 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.
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more)
• Refer a friend scheme

Who we are

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.