Multi-Drop Delivery Driver

Wells & Co.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestway Healthcare is hiring a Multi-Drop Driver to safely deliver pharmaceutical products across the United Kingdom. You will operate and maintain company vehicles, plan routes, and ensure accurate delivery records.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, a DBS check, and flexibility around a 52.5-hour week. Prior multi-drop experience is preferred, with attention to safety and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Valid clean UK driving licence.
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical transportation regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles according to safety protocols.
• Plan routes and perform multi-drop deliveries to pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
• Maintain delivery records and proof of delivery.
• Provide high level customer service and address inquiries or concerns.
• Comply with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements including temperature-controlled transport guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Communicate delivery progress with dispatch team and supervisors.
• Follow delivery schedules independently.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Multi-drop deliveries

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Independent worker

Physical fitness

Job description

As a Multi-Drop Driver, you will have a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of pharmaceutical products to our clients. You will be responsible for transporting and delivering pharmaceutical supplies to various locations efficiently, while upholding the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and Customer Service. Please note that due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before employment can commence. This includes both spent and unspent convictions, as well as information held by local police deemed as relevant to the role. Employment is conditional on satisfactory DBS clearance. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. The role is set at 52.5 hours, but this flexible and other hours/contracts are available. Main Responsibility

• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles, following all traffic laws and safety protocols.
• Effectively plan routes and execute multi-drop deliveries to pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities in a timely and organized manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date delivery records, including proof of delivery, inventory checks, and any necessary paperwork.
• Provide a high level of customer service and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
• Comply with all pharmaceutical and regulatory requirements, including temperature-controlled transportation guidelines.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or repair needs promptly. Keep the delivery vehicle clean and organized.
• Maintain clear and open communication with the dispatch team and supervisors, providing updates on delivery progress and any unexpected issues.
• Valid clean UK driving licence
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries or similar delivery roles (preferred but not essential)
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical transportation regulations and safety (preferred but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow delivery schedules.
• Physical fitness to handle packages and work in various weather conditions.

With the purpose of improving the lives of our patients and customers, Bestway Healthcare supports communities across the United Kingdom and Ireland through an extensive network of community pharmacies and pharmaceutical wholesale depots. Our wholesale business unit operates two pharmaceutical wholesale brands, Lexon and Bestway Medhub which combined support over 5,000 independent community pharmacy contractors, processing over 100m packs of medication every year making us the 4th largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in the United Kingdom. Our wholesale business unit also operates a leading appliance wholesaler, Wardle's, a generic supplier Key Pharmaceuticals. We operate from 4 distribution centres with a fleet of vans delivering to independent pharmacies & directly to the most vulnerable patients every day. Bestway Healthcare are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. If you have any specific requirements, we'll do everything we can to support you. Whether it is to find a pharmacy that is accessible, or if it is a part time position you are looking for, we can help find the role that is right for you. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, we will be happy to accommodate you.