Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver

The Boots Company PLC; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare logistics provider is seeking a Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver in Stoke-on-Trent. You will be responsible for delivering and collecting medicines from care homes, patients, and GP surgeries. The role demands a minimum of 1 year driving experience and the ability to follow delivery routes. Key responsibilities include maintaining vehicle cleanliness, adhering to safety protocols, and providing outstanding customer care. A range of benefits is offered, including a retirement savings plan and flexible benefits options.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year’s driving experience.
• Able to read and interpret delivery routes.
• Comfortable using new technology.
• Physical capability for manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect medicines from various locations.
• Maintain cleanliness and report issues with the vehicle.
• Build relationships with store teams and care homes.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Driving experience

Ability to interpret delivery routes

Enjoy following processes

Physical stamina

Comfortable using technology

Calm under pressure

Comfortable meeting new people

Desire to help people

Job description

Joining us as a Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver (HLD) is a great opportunity. You’ll deliver first class care to those in the community who might otherwise never visit a Boots store. You’ll be part of a unique service that prioritises the patient behind the parcel; this really is a role that offers so much more than other delivery roles.

About the role

You will report into the Healthcare Logistics Manager and your role will be to provide outstanding customer care by delivering and collecting medicines from Care Homes, patients at home, GP surgeries and other Boots stores within an allocated route time.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries whilst following safety protocols. You’ll be provided with a vehicle that is maintained by Boots with all the training and equipment that you will need to work safely, including a handheld device that provides pre-planned routing and satellite navigation.

Key responsibilities

• Build great relationships with store teams, care homes and GP surgeries.
• Follow standards, operating policies and health and safety procedures.
• Drive safely and legally
• Keep your vehicle maintained and clean, reporting any damage or issues.
• Feedback relevant customer comments and concerns and make suggestions on how the operation can be improved.
• Be a proud ambassador for Boots Healthcare Logistics

What you’ll need to have

These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role. Full training is provided for this role:

• A minimum of 1 year’s driving experience.
• Able to read and interpret delivery routes and instructions.
• Enjoy following process and working at pace to achieve service levels and targets.
• Physical stamina and capability to work in a manually demanding role with heavy lifting.
• Comfortable using new technology.
• Calm in the face of unexpected changes or challenges.
• Comfortable in new situations and meeting new people.
• A genuine desire to help people and provide legendary care.

It would be great if you also have

These are desirable, not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don’t match this additional criterion.

• Basic numeracy skills
• Experience in a driving role
• Experience in a customer-facing role.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.

What's next?

If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer and you will be asked to submit a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.