HGV Driver

Overview

Responsible for the safe, timely delivery of goods to customers and depots, ensuring compliance with road safety regulations and company procedures. The role involves vehicle checks, accurate paperwork completion, and maintaining excellent standards of professionalism and customer service while representing the logistics company.

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 focus on development and supporting career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and others, observe best practice and comply with legislation, protect the environment and conserve energy.
• Submit and raise near miss, safety concerns, and unsafe acts observed while carrying out daily duties.
• Operate a van, rigid or artic in a safe and compliant manner, adhering to legislation and company policy and procedures.
• Operate in accordance with the Distribution Strategy of Safer, Greener & Leaner.
• Deliver and collect product to/from the end customer as required.
• Ensure all vehicles in your area of responsibility are safe, roadworthy, clean and presentable.
• Represent Kuehne + Nagel to customers and the general public with professionalism and maintain the company’s good repute.
• Scan all consignments on and off your vehicle and provide POD and POC using a handheld terminal.
• Complete duties in accordance with the Road Transport Distribution & company policies, procedures and processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Category B, C+E driving licence.
• Valid ADR Training Certificate (Categories 1-9, excluding 7 but accepting 7x packages) – preferred.
• Valid Forklift Counterbalance licence – preferred.
• In‑date Drivers CPC.
• Enthusiasm for the business and the importance of the role to the end customer.
• Respectful attitude and accountability for own actions.
• Customer delivery experience preferred.
• Previous or current association with the military may be advantageous.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 2 volunteering days per year.
• 3 x Life Assurance Option with KN Route2 pension scheme.
• 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, Sainsbury & more).
• Refer a friend scheme.

Health Cash plans are also available, providing cash benefits for routine healthcare costs such as optical, dental and therapy treatments.

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces‑friendly employer who recognises the skills, expertise and value that service leavers bring to our organisation.

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.

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