Driver at Kuehne + Nagel

We deliver high-quality solutions to our customers and we are leaders in the logistics industry. Join us and become a part of our great team.

Your Role

To supervise cargo loading and delivering customers’ cargo on time and in good condition. To ensure company asset (truck) is handled with care and driven safely while observing the law of the land.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of the truck at all times by conducting vehicle pre-checks prior to setting off for the journey and ensure that the vehicle is fitted with all accessories, tools and First aid boxes
• Transporting of Flower boxes with strict adherence to all road traffic rules, the Motor Vehicle Act and the Company rules & regulations governing motor vehicle handling.
• Organize the vehicle’s maintenance and repair and to perform light duties such as cleaning and minor vehicle maintenance activities.
• Obtaining proof of delivers (PODs) from clients on any deliveries done and forward the same to the Manager in Charge
• Ensuring the Refrigeration unit is on at least 30 minutes before loading of the flowers and further ensuring it remains on until the truck arrives at KN Head Office. In addition, to monitor the Refrigeration Unit and report any defects.
• Adhere to the procedures of loading flowers including physical presence during loading of flowers and fill in the temperature readings on the temperature notification sheet after loading and upon offloading in Nairobi.
• Assist in administrative duties such as following up of logistics files in order and ensuring their accuracy (log books, fuel forms etc.).
• Reporting any accidents/incidents involving the vehicle under custody to Transport Coordinator.
   

Your Skills And Experiences

• 5 years’ prior experience in distribution logistics.
• Good team working skills as well as being highly customer focused.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English and Kiswahili is mandatory
• A flexible approach to work and the ability to work under pressure

Good Reasons to Join

We offer an employee-friendly environment in a Global organization that offers you an opportunity to develop and grow within the Kuehne + Nagel Group with a competitive remuneration package.