Medical Multi Drop Van Driver

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Job Description:

Job Location: Polar Speed UPS, Site 2 Chartmoor Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 40 to 48 hours per week

Salary: £27,118 PA based on 40 hours, £13.04 per hour, £32,548 P/A based on 48 hours. Optional weekend and bank holiday working is paid at £19.56 per hour. London allowances up to £26 per day route dependent

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities:

Managing the scanning of packages or pallets to your delivery vehicle

Managing the safe and secure loading of all consignments to your vehicle

Conducting daily diligence on vehicle safety checks and refrigeration unit on vehicle

Reporting any issues found on the vehicle checks to the line manager prior to despatch

Ensure the vehicle is always at the correct temperature

Delivery and collection of pharmaceutical consignments to addresses including GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, Wholesalers and Home Delivery Patients

Physical checking and scanning of all consignments at the delivery point

Communicating all operational delays or delivery failures as soon as possible to the team leaders and line manager

Correct completion of EPOD/driver Manifest/collection/refusal paperwork

Managing the returns process of all consignments

Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle, including cabs and chambers

Maintain the cleanliness of the company uniform and ensure corect PPE is worn, i.e. safety shoes and Hi Viz Vests

Ensure a valid driving licence is maintained and communication of any new offences are reported as soon as possible

Specialized Knowledge and Requirements:

Minimum Category B Driving licence with ideally no more than 3 points essential

Previous experience in temperature controlled multi drop deliveries desired but not essential

Previous experience in multi drop deliveries with customer contact

Previous home and/or hospital delivery experience preferred but not essential

Team player mentality with the ability to work on own initiative and influence others

Good communication and collaboration skills across various departments in the network

Appreciate the need for maintaining confidentiality

* Please note, for successful candidates, Polar Speed UPS will run an enhanced DBS check, and minimum 3 years referencing checks*

Employee Type:
 

Permanent

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