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HGV Driver

  • Longtown (Cumbria)
  • Sales

Job description

As drivers are at the forefront of our business, we prioritise their well-being and offer a comprehensive range of support to ensure they lead fulfilling work lives.

Your Role

The objective of this position is to guarantee the timely and complete delivery and collection of consignments from customer locations, while ensuring that all handling and movement of the consignments is done safely and in compliance with relevant laws, as well as in accordance with company policies and procedures. We are offering an appealing and competitive salary for a 48-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with flexible starting times that can range from as early as 4am. Please note that there may be a need to work night shifts as well.

Your Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all delivery, collection and returns procedures, you will be complying with all relevant legislation and agreed procedures to ensure a safe and legal working environment and consistent quality standards
  • Responsible for the security of the vehicle & load at all times, reporting 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
  • Ensure all documentation is completed as per company procedure
  • 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
  • Monday to Friday working week, however some flexibility maybe required to work overtime, weekend and possibly nights out.

Your Skills and Experiences

  • Must hold a current class C+E licence
  • Desirable ADR Class 1-9 including 7x awareness Less 7
  • Basic numeracy and conversational English language
  • Hold a valid driver qualification card 
  • Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process.  This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation.  This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.
    Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks

Good Reasons to Join

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life 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.

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