Medical Van Driver

285 Polar Speed Distribution Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Perks at Work

Training & development

Meaningful patient impact

Job summary

Polar Speed Distribution Ltd, a UPS company, is hiring a Healthcare Delivery Driver (Multi-Drop) to support temperature‑controlled healthcare logistics across the UK. You will collect and deliver pharmaceutical products on a daily route to hospitals, GP surgeries, pharmacies, wholesalers and patients at home.

This full-time role requires a valid UK driving licence, careful handling of temperature-sensitive goods, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' driving experience.
• Full UK Category B Driving Licence.
• Ideally no more than 3 penalty points.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
• Professional, reliable, and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect healthcare and pharmaceutical products safely and efficiently.
• Manage a multi-drop route while maintaining excellent service standards.
• Scan and track consignments accurately.
• Complete daily vehicle and refrigeration unit safety checks.
• Ensure products remain within the required temperature range during transportation.
• Accurately capture delivery information using handheld technology.
• Complete driver manifests and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with operational teams and customers.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, healthcare regulations, and road safety requirements.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication

Time management

Organisation

Independent worker

Safety-focused

Education

Full UK Category B Driving Licence

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

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Healthcare Delivery Driver (Multi-Drop)

Join Polar Speed, a UPS company, and help deliver essential healthcare products to the people and services that need them most.

Location: Polar Speed Distribution Ltd, Unit 10 the hub, Nobel Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Full time | Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week

Deliver Essential Healthcare. Make a Difference Every Day.

Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a trusted provider of temperature-sensitive healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics across the UK. Every day, our teams help ensure that vital medicines, healthcare products, and treatments are delivered safely and on time to hospitals, pharmacies, GP surgeries, healthcare providers, and patients in their own homes.

We are looking for a reliable, professional, and customer-focused Healthcare Delivery Driver (Multi-Drop) to join our Bristol team. This is more than a typical driving role: every delivery supports patient care and helps healthcare services run smoothly.

About Polar Speed

Polar Speed has earned a strong reputation for quality, compliance, innovation, and customer service within the healthcare logistics sector. We specialise in temperature-controlled deliveries for some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, supporting healthcare providers and patients throughout the UK.

The Role

As a Healthcare Delivery Driver (Multi-Drop), you will be responsible for collecting and delivering temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products across multiple locations on a daily route. You will deliver to a variety of customers, including:

• Hospitals
• GP surgeries
• Retail pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical wholesalers
• Healthcare facilities
• Patients at home

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect healthcare and pharmaceutical products safely and efficiently.
• Manage a multi-drop route while maintaining excellent service standards.
• Scan and track consignments accurately.
• Complete daily vehicle and refrigeration unit safety checks.
• Ensure products remain within the required temperature range during transportation.
• Accurately capture delivery information using handheld technology.
• Complete driver manifests and required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with operational teams and customers.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, healthcare regulations, and road safety requirements.
• Present a professional and courteous image at all times.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' driving experience.
• Full UK Category B Driving Licence.
• Ideally no more than 3 penalty points.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
• Professional, reliable, and safety-focused approach.

Desirable Experience

Previous multi-drop delivery experience. Experience working in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical, or logistics environments. Experience in a customer-facing role.

Working Hours

This role is contracted at 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of healthcare logistics, flexibility is essential. Additional hours may be required to support urgent and time-critical medical deliveries. Drivers can typically expect to work between 48 and 52 hours per week, depending on operational requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Increasing to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) after six full holiday years
• Company pension scheme
• UPS Perks at Work employee discount programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable employment with a market-leading healthcare logistics provider
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day

Additional Information

As this role involves the transportation of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Why Join Polar Speed?

At Polar Speed, every delivery matters. Whether you are delivering critical medicines to a hospital, supporting a local pharmacy, or making a home delivery to a patient, your work helps ensure essential healthcare reaches the people who need it most. Join Polar Speed and become part of a trusted team delivering healthcare where it matters most.

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Employee Type: Permanent

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