12093 – 15 hour Prescription Delivery Driver

Cohens Chemist; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday + statutory

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is hiring a part-time Prescription Delivery Driver (15 hours) to serve our Preston branch. You will deliver prescriptions to homes and care facilities while following our service standards and safety procedures.

The role requires a DBS check, use of a personal vehicle with business use, and basic computer route planning. Mileage is reimbursed, and several employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent people skills and customer focus.
• Ability to manage time and meet delivery windows.
• Good communication and reliability for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescription items to private homes, nursing and residential homes.
• Plan and print daily routes from branch before starting deliveries.
• Provide a high standard of customer service and act as an ambassador for the Cohens brand.
• Ensure deliveries comply with company procedures and DBS requirements.

Skills

People skills

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Route planning

Job description

12093 – 15 hour Prescription Delivery Driver

We are looking to recruit a 15 Hour Prescription Delivery Driver on a permanent contract to work between at our 586 branch located at 182 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6QN.

Reimbursement for mileage undertaken on business journeys will be at a rate of 42p 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.

If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

• 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
• 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).

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

We are looking for an individual who is flexible, has great people skills and the desire to provide a professional service standard to both our customers and the Pharmacy Teams.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.

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