Description
HGV ADR Cover Driver (Kuehne and Nagel Contract):
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Kuehne + Nagel, East Midlands Gateway
Working Hours: Shifts based on a guaranteed minimum of 48 hours per week. Plus, overtime and possible nights out for additional earnings.
Salary: £40,560 per annum (£780 per week + overtime)
Benefits:
1. Pay is weekly.
2. 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year.
3. A pension plan is provided with your employment.
4. Training where necessary.
5. The trucks available are automatic Euro 6 Volvos or Renaults plus EV Renaults or DAF.
The Role – HGV Cover Driver:
6. This HGV Cover Driver role involves working directly for our customers, on contract.
7. Our client will be your point of contact for all operational and trailer issues. Any vehicle or other work-related issues are dealt by us directly.
8. We give training where necessary to familiarise you with the role and bed you into the job.
9. These HGV roles are independent and are ideal for driver’s that like to think for themselves.
10. ADR deliveries will be a part of this job, so applicants who already hold their ADR license will be prioritised. An ADR licence is required for this role, though we will provide training to the right candidates.
This HGV Cover Driver role involves being flexible to cover Class 1 or Class 2 as required, this role involves a range of tasks which could include trailer swaps, RDC’s and multidrop work. All loads must be safely strapped and secured in line with company & legal requirements. Any delays or issues must be communicated promptly to the customer to maintain service standards.
trunking with trailer swaps, as well as carrying out deliveries and collections to commercial premises.
Essential skills and qualifications:
11. Must be keen, efficient and have sound safe working practices.
12. A valid HGV license.
13. A valid Digital tacho.
14. Up to date CPC Card.
15. A current ADR license preferable, all classes except 1&7
We pride ourselves on being a family run company and looking after our staff in a fair and conscience manner. In return, we expect the same level of pride from our drivers when it comes to our vehicles, trailers, and the responsibility they have to our customers and their associated work