Class 2 HGV Driver Days

UPS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

UPS Perks At Work scheme

Job summary

UPS is hiring a Full-time HGV Class 2 Driver in Birmingham to manage logistics and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical deliveries. The role includes ensuring the safe loading of consignments, conducting vehicle safety checks, and delivering to various healthcare facilities. A minimum of 2 years of driving experience and a valid Class 2 driving licence are essential. Benefits include 28 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and additional perks. The position requires strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience required.
• Must hold a valid Class 2 C category driving licence, ideally with no more than 6 points.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage scanning of packages or pallets to delivery vehicle.
• Ensure safe and secure loading of consignments.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks as outlined in documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to manage scanning of packages

Team player and able to work on own initiative

Organisational skills

Education

Driver certificate of professional competence (CPC)

Class 2 C category driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Polar Speed Distribution Limited (a UPS company) is a logistics and temperature‑sensitive pharmaceutical supply‑chain provider located at Unit 10 Nobel Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU. The role is a Full‑time HGV Class 2 Driver (Days) working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 0600 start time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the scanning of packages or pallets to the delivery vehicle when applicable.
• Ensuring the safe and secure loading of all consignments to the vehicle using the appropriate equipment.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries using the appropriate equipment.
• Ensuring the vehicle is always kept at the correct temperature.
• Conducting vehicle safety checks as outlined in documentation, including the refrigeration unit on the vehicle.
• Maintaining cleanliness of both cab and chambers.
• Reporting all defects as per the defect reporting process.
• Adhering to all legislation governing HGV driving in the UK & IRL.
• Ensuring the drivers card is downloaded upon completion of each shift.
• Demonstrating professional and safe driving competency, being smart and presentable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Delivering and collecting pharmaceutical consignments to GP surgeries, retail pharmacies, hospitals, and wholesalers.
• Communicating operational delays or delivery/failures to the line manager as soon as possible.
• Correctly completing EPOD/driver manifest/collection/refusal paperwork.
• Driving as per the planned schedule.
• Additional tasks may be requested by the line manager appropriate to the skills and responsibilities of a Class 2 driver.

Specialised Knowledge

• A minimum of 2 years driving experience.
• Driver certificate of professional competence (CPC) qualification in date.
• Must hold a class 2 C category driving licence (ideally no more than 6 points).
• Previous experience is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Team player and able to work on own initiative.

Employee Type

Permanent

Additional information: The company offers 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) building to 33 days in the sixth full holiday year, a company pension scheme, and UPS Perks At Work scheme. Polar Speed will process enhanced disclosure criminal record checks.

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