11239 - We are looking to recruit a Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver

The Cohens Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare delivery service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver. The role involves delivering prescription items to various homes while ensuring accuracy and maintaining a professional image. Ideal candidates should possess great people skills, have their own vehicle with appropriate insurance, and be able to work effectively under pressure. The position offers a discretionary bonus scheme and benefits including paid holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver prescription items promptly and accurately.
• Must have own vehicle with insurance for business use.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescription items to private and residential homes.
• Maintain accuracy of prescriptions in line with regulations.
• Submit mileage claims weekly and maintain fuel receipts.

Skills

Great people skills

Strong customer-service orientation

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Job description

Zero Hour Prescription Delivery Driver – Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

This role is based at our 524 branch on Elstree Way, Haydon, Swindon, SN25 4YX. Work hours: Monday to Friday 08:30‑18:30 and Saturday 09:00‑12:00. You must be flexible to work within these opening times.

Primary responsibilities include promptly delivering prescription items to private homes, nursing and residential homes while maintaining a professional image as an ambassador for the Cohens brand. You will work under pressure to meet designated delivery times, ensure accuracy of prescriptions in line with regulated procedures, and adhere to company mileage reimbursement guidelines (40p/mile up to 10,000 miles, 25p/mile thereafter). You will also maintain fuel receipts and submit mileage claims weekly. Basic computer skills are required to plan and print daily routes. Occasionally you may assist with PR exercises to increase business.

You must use your own vehicle; your insurance policy must allow business use. The company will contribute financially to the business portion of your insurance once you provide proof of the increased premium.

Required skills and qualities:

• Great people skills and a strong customer‑service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Basic computer skills for route planning and printing.
• Own vehicle with appropriate insurance for business use.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday plus statutory holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• 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 suitable footwear).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome a broad diversity of talent. All roles are subject to a DBS check as part of our recruitment process.

To apply, visit www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs. The Cohens Group reserves the right to end the advertisement early if the role receives many applications.