POLAR SPEED LIMITED
Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a logistics company and innovative provider of temperature-sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.
Position: Delivery Driver (Monday - Friday) - Medical Van Driver
Location: Polar Speed Distribution Limited, Site 2 Depot, 7 Chartmoor Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4WG
Salary: £26,200.57 per annum (40 hours) or £31,449.60 per annum (48 hours), at £12.60 per hour.
Working hours: Average of 48 hours per week, start times at 07:00 hrs, Monday to Friday. London allowances of £13 per day if 66% of the route covers within the M25, plus £13 per day if 66% of the route covers the London congestion zone.
Polar Speed specializes in active temperature-controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers, and medical care surgeries, including end patients through its homecare business. Our clients include some of the most well-known pharmaceutical brands globally.
Role Responsibilities
1. Complete daily safety checks of vehicle and refrigeration unit.
2. Check and scan all consignments.
3. Deliver consignments accurately and on time, ensuring products stay within the required temperature range.
4. Electronically record deliveries and complete driver manifests.
5. Maintain daily communication for service updates.
6. Demonstrate professional and safe driving at all times.
7. Maintain a professional appearance.
Key Skills and Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years driving experience.
* Hold a valid B category driving license (preferably with no more than 3 points).
* Previous multi-drop experience is advantageous.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Ability to build effective relationships with customers while maintaining confidentiality.
* Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Additional Information
We offer benefits including 28 days holiday (rising to 33 days), a company pension scheme with 4.5% employee salary sacrifice and 4.5% employer contribution, and a UPS Perks at Work scheme.
Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced disclosure criminal record checks.
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