12131 - We are looking to recruit a Prescription Delivery Driver

Cohens Chemist; Swindon; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Descripción de la vacante

Cohens Chemist in Swindon is hiring a Prescription Delivery Driver on a 10‑hour permanent contract to cover the 527 branch. You will deliver prescriptions to homes and care settings, using your own vehicle and ensuring timely, professional service.

Applicants must have a valid driving licence and basic computer skills to print daily routes. Mileage is reimbursed at HMRC rates, and a DBS check is undertaken as part of recruitment. The role offers discretionary bonuses and pension contributions.

Formación

• Great people skills and a professional service standard.
• Very basic computer skills to plan and print daily routes.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver prescription items to private houses, nursing and residential homes.
• Plan and print daily routes in branch before departures.
• Act as an ambassador for the Cohens brand and provide high customer service.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Driving license

Descripción del empleo

12131 - We are looking to recruit a Prescription Delivery Driver

12131 - We are looking to recruit a Prescription Delivery Driver to work on a 10‑hour permanent contract to provide cover in the 527 branch, 19 Borough Fields, Woolton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7AX.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 09:30‑11:30am

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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