Medical Multi Drop Van Driver

285 Polar Speed Distribution Limited; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Speed UPS in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a delivery driver for temperature-controlled multi-drop deliveries. You will load, scan, and deliver pharmaceutical consignments to GP surgeries, pharmacies, hospitals, and homes, ensuring correct temperatures and secure handling.

The role requires a category B driving licence, reliability, and strong communication across teams; DBS checks are conducted prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in temperature-controlled multi-drop deliveries is desirable.
• Customer-facing multi-drop delivery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage scanning of packages or pallets to the delivery vehicle.
• Ensure safe loading and correct temperature of consignments.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and report issues to the line manager.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Category B Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description

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Job Location

Polar Speed UPS, Site 2 Chartmoor Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday - 40 to 48 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £27,118 PA based on 40 hours, £13.04 per hour, £32,548 P/A based on 48 hours. Optional weekend and bank holiday working is paid at £19.56 per hour. London allowances up to £26 per day route dependent

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities

• Managing the scanning of packages or pallets to your delivery vehicle
• Managing the safe and secure loading of all consignments to your vehicle
• Conducting daily diligence on vehicle safety checks and refrigeration unit on vehicle
• Reporting any issues found on the vehicle checks to the line manager prior to despatch
• Ensure the vehicle is always at the correct temperature
• Delivery and collection of pharmaceutical consignments to addresses including GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, Wholesalers and Home Delivery Patients
• Physical checking and scanning of all consignments at the delivery point
• Communicating all operational delays or delivery failures as soon as possible to the team leaders and line manager
• Correct completion of EPOD/driver Manifest/collection/refusal paperwork
• Managing the returns process of all consignments
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle, including cabs and chambers
• Maintain the cleanliness of the company uniform and ensure corect PPE is worn, i.e. safety shoes and Hi Viz Vests
• Ensure a valid driving licence is maintained and communication of any new offences are reported as soon as possible

Specialized Knowledge and Requirements

• Minimum Category B Driving licence with ideally no more than 3 points essential
• Previous experience in temperature controlled multi drop deliveries desired but not essential
• Previous experience in multi drop deliveries with customer contact
• Previous home and/or hospital delivery experience preferred but not essential
• Team player mentality with the ability to work on own initiative and influence others
• Good communication and collaboration skills across various departments in the network
• Appreciate the need for maintaining confidentiality

Please note, for successful candidates, Polar Speed UPS will run an enhanced DBS check, and minimum 3 years referencing checks.

Employee Type

Permanent

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