12130 - We are looking to recruit a Zero-Hour Prescription Delivery Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Job summary

Cohens Chemist in Swindon is seeking a Zero-Hour Prescription Delivery Driver to provide cover for the Woolton Bassett branch and surrounding area. The role involves delivering prescriptions promptly to homes and care facilities with a focus on customer service and professional representation of the Cohens brand.

You will plan routes, use basic computer skills to print daily schedules, and work within branch hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescription items promptly to private houses, nursing and residential homes while maintaining high customer service standards.
• Plan and print daily routes in-branch using basic computer skills before departures.
• Work with the branch team to ensure timely deliveries and comply with regulated procedures.
• Use your own vehicle for deliveries; ensure business use insurance is in place and claim reimbursements as per policy.

Job description

12130 - We are looking to recruit a Zero-Hour Prescription Delivery Driver

12130 - We are looking to recruit a Zero-Hour Prescription Delivery Driver to work on a permanent contract to provide cover in the 527 branch, 19 Borough Fields, Woolton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AX.

Opening hours for our branches are Monday to Friday 08:00 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.

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.

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.If you are successfully appointed to the role, you will be asked to proceed with the purchase of the appropriate insurance and upon receipt of the document demonstrating any increased premium you will be reimbursed accordingly in your second month’s salary.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.

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)
• 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)

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

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