15 Oct
Kuehne+Nagel
Longtown
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION A great opportunity to join the Kuehne-Nagel team in Longtown.
Your Role
As a Driver working for Kuehne + Nagel (Government and Defence) you have an opportunity to deliver excellent service to our customers through hard work and dedication that is vital to providing industry leading service levels.
We thrive on the challenge of delivering exactly what our customers want, when they want it. Our business is built on the foundation of industry leading service levels, consistency and a drive for continuous improvement.
We have a great team that supports each other and have a key focus on development and supporting career aspirations.
Your Responsibilities
- Complying with all relevant legislation and agreed procedures to ensure a safe and legal working environment and consistent quality standards
- Maintaining and promote a positive image of Kuehne+Nagel Goverment and Defence
- Safe and high driver standards and positive driver behaviours
- Follow all delivery, collection and returns procedures
- Maintain and manage company equipment
- Responsible for the security of the vehicle & load at all times
- Report vehicle defects and ensure that the defect is documented
- Comply with Driver’s regulations & Working Time Directive in line with the O License legalisation and Company procedures
- In addition to these duties, you may be required to undertake other duties in line with the needs of the business, where appropriate training is provided
- Ensure all documentation is completed as per company procedure
- Follow all housekeeping tasks as required
- Monday to Friday working week
- Flexibility as working overtime will be required, including some weekend work
- Flexibility as nights out may be required
Your Skills and Experiences
- Must hold a current class C+E licence
- ADR Class 1-9 Less 7
- Basic numeracy and conversational English language
- Hold a valid driver qualification card
- Preferred 2 years driving experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer focused
- Desire to succeed
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of Health & Safety
Good Reasons 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 schemeAs 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
▶️ Driver LGV C+E ADR Class 1
🖊️ Kuehne+Nagel
📍 Longtown