Medical Multi Drop Van Driver

United Parcel Service, Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

United Parcel Service (UPS) in Washington, UK is seeking a Delivery Driver to dispatch and collect packages from residential and commercial addresses. The job is physical and fast paced, with driving, lifting, and daily vehicle checks.

You will deliver pharmaceutical consignments to GP surgeries, pharmacies, hospitals and patients, and manage returns while keeping the vehicle clean and compliant with safety rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum B category driving licence with ideally no more than 3 points.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience including motorway driving.
• Experience in multi drop deliveries with customer contact.
• Previous home and/or hospital delivery experience desirable but not essential, as full training will be given.
• Good communication skills and a team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Learns and properly executes UPS safe driving methods.
• Managing the scanning of packages and pallets to your delivery vehicle
• Conducting daily diligence on vehicle safety checks and refrigeration unit
• Ensure the vehicle is always at the correct temperature
• Delivering and collection of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, Wholesalers, and Home Delivery Patients
• Managing the returns process of all consignments
• Maintain the cleanliness of the company vehicle, including cab and chambers
• Maintain the cleanliness of the company unifrom, ensuring correct PPE is worn, safety boots/high vis
• Ensure a valid driving licence is maintained, and any new offences reported
• Communicate any patient concerns to the Pharmacy department

Job description

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Job Summary

This position delivers and picks up packages to and from residential and/or commercial properties. This position performs in a physical, fast-paced environment involving driving, continual lifting, lowering, and carrying packages. This position practices safe transportation methods while traveling to and from destinations. This position ensures the best customer service through efficiency and dedication.

Job Location

Polar Speed UPS, Unit 2 Glover Network Centre, Glover Industrial Estate, Spire Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3HB

£12.71 per hour - Monday - Friday, £19.06 per hour - Saturdays/bank holidays (optional) - 40 - 48 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Learns and properly executes UPS safe driving methods.
• Managing the scanning of packages and pallets to your delivery vehicle
• Conducting daily diligence on vehicle safety checks and refrigeration unit
• Ensure the vehicle is always at the correct temperature
• Delivering and collection of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, Wholesalers, and Home Delivery Patients
• Managing the returns process of all consignments
• Maintain the cleanliness of the company vehicle, including cab and chambers
• Maintain the cleanliness of the company unifrom, ensuring correct PPE is worn, safety boots/high vis
• Ensure a valid driving licence is maintained, and any new offences reported
• Communicate any patient concerns to the Pharmacy department

Qualifications

• Mimimum category B drivers licence with ideally no more than 3 points
• Minimum 2 years driving experience including motorway driving
• Experience in multi drop deliveries with customer contact
• Previous home and/or hospital delivery experience desired but not essential, as full training will be given
• Good communication skills
• Team player mentality with the ability to work on own initiative
• Appreciate the need for retaining confidentiality
• Build effective working replationships with customers/collegues and other departments across the network
• *Please note for succesful candidates, an enhanced DBS check will be processed*

Employee Type

Permanent

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