Job Description
Medical Multi Drop Van Driver
Location: Polar Speed UPS, Unit 2 Glover Network Centre, Glover Industrial Estate, Spire Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3HB
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 - 48 hours per week, start 6.30am. Hours may vary to suit the needs of the business which may be of an urgent medical nature.
Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour Monday to Friday, Weekend and Bank Holidays (Optional) £19.07 per hour.
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 the refrigeration unit on the vehicle.
* Reporting any issues found on the vehicle checks to the line manager prior to despatch.
* Ensuring the vehicle is always at the correct temperature.
* Delivering and collecting pharmaceutical consignments to 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 to the line manager as soon as possible.
* Correct completion of EPOD/driver manifest/collection/refusal paperwork.
* Managing the returns process of all consignments entering the local depot by scanning them to the forwarding depots.
* Maintaining the cleanliness of the company vehicle including cab and chambers.
* Maintaining the cleanliness of the company uniform and ensuring correct PPE is worn, safety shoes/boots, high viz.
* Ensuring a valid driving licence is maintained and communication of any new offences are reported immediately.
Please note for successful candidates, Polar Speed will run a minimum 3 year referencing check, plus an enhanced DBS check.
Requirements
* Minimum Category B Drivers Licence with no more than 3 points.
* Good communication skills.
* Good organisational skills with the ability to work on and use own initiative.
* Team player mentality, ability to communicate and collaborate with line managers, colleagues and other departments across the UK network.
* Minimum 2 years driving experience including Motorway.
* Experience in multi drop deliveries with customer contact.
* Previous home and/or hospital delivery experience advantageous but not essential.
Employee Type: Permanent
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