10894 - We are looking to recruit a Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver

The Cohens Group; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare delivery company in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will be responsible for delivering prescription items while providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have great people skills and basic computer skills, along with their own vehicle for deliveries. Competitive mileage reimbursement and other benefits are provided.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Regulatory training

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines.
• Attention to detail is paramount for regulatory compliance.
• Own vehicle required for deliveries; must have business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescription items to private homes and care facilities.
• Provide high standard customer service and portray a professional image.
• Assist with PR exercises as needed.

Skills

People skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Role Overview

Your main responsibility will be to promptly and conscientiously deliver prescription items to private houses, nursing and residential homes. Whilst providing a high standard of customer service, you will portray a friendly professional image and act as an ambassador for the Cohens brand.

To fulfil this role, you must be able to work under pressure to deliver the prescriptions in the given designated period of time. Attention to detail is paramount as you will be responsible to ensure that prescription items are delivered in line with the company's regulated procedures.

This role requires you to have very basic computer skills, so that you can plan and print your daily routes in branch before you set off to begin your deliveries. You may also be required to assist with PR exercises to increase business.

You are required to use your own vehicle for this role; therefore if appointed your personal insurance policy must allow for business use. It is advised that you contact your insurer to obtain information regarding this prior to attending an interview. Please note that "business insurance" refers to the vehicle only, and not the contents. The Company will make a financial contribution to the business aspect of your insurance upon receipt of a document demonstrating any increased premium.

The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well‑established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for mileage undertaken on business journeys will be at a rate of 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles, after which 25p a mile will be reimbursed as per HMRC guidelines. Fuel receipts should be obtained for each visit to the petrol station visit and the mileage claim submitted on a weekly basis.
• All our roles are subject to a DBS being undertaken as part of our recruitment process.
• We are looking to recruit a Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver to work on a 12‑month fixed term contract at our 499 branch at 2 Albion Street, Ashton‑Under‑Lyne, OL6 6HF.
• Opening hours for our branch are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:00. We are looking for an individual who is flexible to work within these branch opening times, who has great people skills and the desire to provide a professional service standard to both our customers and the Pharmacy Teams.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (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 (employees are required to supply their own smart dark trousers and shoes/boots).

If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.