10892 - We are looking to recruit a Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver

The Cohens Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy group is seeking a Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver for a 12-month contract in Bolton. The role involves delivering prescription items to various locations, requiring flexibility with working hours and basic computer skills for planning routes. Applicants must have good people skills, use their own vehicle, and undergo a DBS check. Benefits include a bonus scheme, paid holidays, and training. Ideal for someone who enjoys driving and customer service duties.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday plus statutory holidays

EAP provided by Bupa

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Great people skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible to work during branch opening hours.
• Very basic computer skills for route planning and printing.
• Use of own vehicle with business-use insurance.
• DBS check required as part of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescription items to private and nursing homes.
• Plan and print daily routes using computer skills.
• Assist with PR exercises to increase business.
• Maintain a friendly and professional image.

Job description

Job Title

Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver (12‑month fixed term)

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a zero hour prescription delivery driver to work on a 12‑month fixed term contract at our 579 branch at 118 High Street, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1LR. The position requires flexibility within branch opening times (Mon‑Fri 09:00‑18:00, Sat 09:00‑13:00) and a professional service standard to customers and pharmacy teams.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and conscientiously deliver prescription items to private homes, nursing and residential homes, ensuring compliance with regulated procedures.
• Plan and print daily routes using basic computer skills before departure.
• Assist with PR exercises to increase business as required.
• Maintain a friendly, professional image and act as an ambassador for the Cohens brand.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Great people skills and ability to work under pressure within the designated time period.
• Flexible to work during branch opening hours.
• Very basic computer skills for route planning and printing.
• Use of own vehicle with business‑use insurance; provide proof of increased premium for a company contribution.
• DBS check required as part of recruitment.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks paid holiday plus statutory holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
• EAP provided by Bupa
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform – Black polo shirt, black fleece, high‑vis vest, high‑vis jacket (you must supply smart dark trousers and shoes/boots)

Additional Information

Mileage reimbursement: 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles, then 25p per mile as per HMRC guidelines. Fuel receipts must be kept and mileage claimed weekly.

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. Additional policy information: the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.

Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

*All our roles are subject to a DBS being undertaken as part of our recruitment process.