Courier Driver

Zoetis, Inc.; Leeds; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Life assurance

Group income protection

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Mortgage advice

Will writing services

Share ownership plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Zoetis, Inc. is seeking a Courier Driver for the Leeds team to operate an evening route from 6pm to 2am. The position is permanent and involves handling an average of 30 stops per night, offering a unique and rewarding logistics role within a leading animal health company.

You will collect medical samples, maintain logs, and ensure safe, compliant transit. A UK driving licence with up to 3 points and comfort with independent night work are required.

Competenze

• Valid UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 points.
• Experience in commercial driving is ideal, handling medical samples is advantageous.
• Experience with evening/night work is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Drive safely and professionally.
• Collect medical samples on time.
• Ensure sample bags are sealed and stored correctly during transit.
• Maintain delivery logs and sort samples via mobile app.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report issues.

Conoscenze

UK driving licence

Night shift experience

Independent worker

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Description

VPG, part of Zoetis, provides veterinary pathology services, supporting animal health across the UK & Ireland. As part of our logistics team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring timely sample collection and delivery.

We're looking for a reliable Courier Driver to join our Leeds team, operating an evening route. This is a permanent role working from 6pm to 2am (no daytime work is available).

Unlike standard multi-drop courier roles, our routes typically involve on average 30 stops per night, making this a unique and rewarding opportunity.

Position: Courier Driver

Salary: £27390

Your Responsibilities

• Drive safely and professionally, representing VPG's reputation.
• Collect medical samples on time.
• Ensure all sample bags are sealed and stored correctly during transit.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and sort samples efficiently via an mobile phone app.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any issues.
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy, and roadworthy.
• Adhere to all safety and compliance policies (including manual handling and COSHH regulations).

What We're Looking For

• Valid UK Driving Licence - a maximum of 3 points.
• Previous experience in commercial driving is ideal, handling medical samples is advantageous.
• Experience of evening / night work is advantageous.
• Professional, courteous, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and great attention to detail.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Attention to detail, as any mistakes can lead to delayed patient care.

Full time

Why Join Zoetis?

At Zoetis, we are driven by a singular purpose: to nurture the world and humankind by advancing animal care. As the world's leading animal health company, we innovate, collaborate, and make a real impact-every day.

• Innovative Science & Technology - Work with cutting-edge solutions that enhance animal health and well-being.
• Global Impact - Join a team that supports veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners worldwide.
• People-First Culture - Thrive in an environment that values diversity, growth, and work-life balance.
• Sustainability & Responsibility - Make a difference in a company committed to a healthier, more sustainable world.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits - Enjoy life assurance, group income protection, and a robust pension plan with a generous company contribution.
• Health & Wellness - Benefit from private medical insurance, health assessments, dental insurance, and discounted gym memberships.
• Financial Security - Access mortgage advice, will writing services, and a share ownership plan with matching contributions.
• Work-Life Balance - Take advantage of paid annual leave to rest and recharge.
• Professional Growth - Enjoy industry-competitive salaries, merit-based salary progression, and a global performance bonus.
• Employee Support - Our Employee Assistance Programme offers counselling, welfare advice, and a 24-hour confidential helpline.

Our Core Beliefs

• Our Colleagues Make the Difference - We invest in our people and their growth.
• Always Do the Right Thing - Integrity and ethics guide everything we do.
• Customer Obsessed - We put our customers at the heart of our business.
• Run It Like You Own It - We take ownership and drive results.
• We Are One Zoetis - Collaboration makes us stronger.

Your passion for animals and science can shape the future. Are you ready to grow with us? #Zoetis #JoinUs #AnimalHealth #CoreValues #Careers

Notice:

Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications.