Driver

Covetrus, Inc.; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covetrus Benefits Hub – As a Covetrus…

Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday Day Off

Eye Care Vouchers

Job summary

Covetrus is seeking a Driver to be the friendly face to our customers. The role involves delivering goods across the UK on a schedule, maintaining a professional image in uniform, and performing daily vehicle checks.

A full UK driving licence is required and pay is £13.75 per hour plus a shift allowance. Covetrus offers a benefits package including life insurance, pension contributions, cycle-to-work, employee assistance, birthday day off, eye care vouchers, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.
• Good attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Login into telematics before starting daily duties.
• Deliveries must be timely and signed for as required by management.
• Uplift and return stock returns with relevant paperwork.
• Be presentable and wear uniform and PPE.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Complete mandatory training and attend hub meetings when required.
• On adverse weather or other constraints, you may undertake another delivery run or weekend overtime.
• You may be asked to work in another department when unable to perform normal deliveries.

Skills

Customer facing experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Being a Driver at Covetrus is more than just a ‘driving job’. Our Drivers are the regular, friendly face to our customers. Our drivers play a significant role in maintaining a positive and reliable reputation for our organization.

Pay rate: £13.75 + shift allowance 4.30am start time Full UK driving licence required

What is it like to work here?

Please see below and discover more about our benefits.

An open and welcoming culture where everyone is welcome.

Benefits

• Covetrus Benefits Hub – As a Covetrus employee, you have access to thousands of retail discounts
• Life Insurance – You can choose your beneficiaries
• Company Pension Scheme – Covetrus contribution to all employees is 5%
• Cycle To Work Scheme – Enjoy tax free cycling! Save up to 42% on a fantastic range of bikes, plus a huge choice of clothing and accessories
• Employee Assistance Program – This is a completely free and confidential service that provides support to our Covetrus employees. It can also provide support to partners and dependents over the age of 16 with family or relationship concerns
• Birthday Day Off – We believe everyone should be able to celebrate their special day!
• Eye Care Vouchers – Specsavers vouchers

General duties

• Login in to the telematics before commencing your daily duties.
• To make the deliveries in a timely manner and in accordance with delivery schedules issued to you by Management and when required obtain signatures for deliveries
• To uplift and return to your place of work any stock returns from customers, together with the relevant paperwork.
• Be presentable at all times and wear uniform and PPE provided.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects to your line manager.
• Complete mandatory training and attend hub meetings when required.
• Where adverse weather conditions (or other reason) prevent you from undertaking your normal delivery run, you may be requested to undertake another delivery run or work weekend overtime.
• You may also be requested to work in another department of the Company when you are unable to perform your normal deliveries.

Experience required

• Experience of a customer facing role
• Positive interpersonal abilities
• Good attention to detail and reliability

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Covetrus is built on the following values; Never Settle, Share the Customer Goal, Give Power, Be Passionate and Do Good. If you share these values, we would be interested in hearing from you.