Delivery Driver – AutoMeds Pharmacy (Lee-on-the-Solent)
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Driver to join our team at AutoMeds Pharmacy, Unit Albion A6, Daedalus Park, Daedalus Dr, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9FX, United Kingdom.
As a valued member of our pharmacy team, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers and patients receive the best possible service. Our delivery drivers are key to helping us serve the community by providing prompt and efficient deliveries of medicines to patients and care homes, as well as managing the collection of prescriptions from surgeries and care homes.
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact professionally with patients, care home staff, and surgery staff to consistently deliver a high level of service. Knowledge of medication handling would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
· Safely operate the delivery vehicle, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
· Load, unload, and handle items with care to ensure safe transport of goods.
· Navigate assigned routes efficiently, optimizing delivery times while maintaining safety standards.
· Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
· Collect prescriptions and documentation from GP surgeries and care homes, as required.
· Complete deliveries and collections to and from sister pharmacies.
· Carry out multi-drop deliveries, obtaining recipient signatures where necessary.
· Assist with packaging, preparing, and organizing medications for delivery.
· Accurately maintain delivery and collection records.
· Communicate important information from the pharmacy to patients, carers, or representatives.
· Adhere to company policies and procedures for the safe and secure transport of goods.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome:
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•New starters with a great attitude, strong attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
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•Individuals who are comfortable with physical work (lifting, using steps).
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•People who care about doing things right and making a real difference.
Schedule
· Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 15:00 – 19:00
· Mondays, Thursdays: 09:00 – 19:00 (with 1-hour unpaid break)
· Total Weekly Hours: 30
· Opportunities to take on additional hours if desired
· Job Type: Full-time
What We Offer
Salary
· Salary: £12.30 per hour
Benefits
· Weekends off – a healthy work-life balance.
· Bank holidays off – enjoy time with family and friends.
· Uniform supplied – look professional and feel comfortable.
· Regular staff events – we celebrate wins and foster a great team spirit.
· Staff discounts on pharmacy products and services.
Requirements
· Ability to commute reliably or relocate before starting work (required).
· Minimum 1 year of delivery driver experience (required).
· Full UK Driving Licence (required).
· Age : 25 or above (to meet insurance requirements)
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £12.30 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person