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.
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The role includes managing fleet activities, coordinating deliveries, ensuring vechicle 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 escalate 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 adpart 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
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. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme. 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
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.
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Skills Required