Night Shift HGV Class 1 Driver – Pharma Logistics

hcmportal; Altofts; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

UPS Perks At Work

Job summary

Polar Speed, a UPS company, is seeking a Class 1 driver for night shifts based in Normanton, WF6. The role involves delivering pharmaceutical consignments to GP surgeries, pharmacies, and hospitals across the UK, maintaining cold-chain conditions and providing excellent customer service.

You will work 40 hours per week on a night schedule (1800–0330) with potential for extra hours to meet urgent service requirements. A pension and UPS Perks At Work are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Driver CPC qualification up to date.
• Must hold a Class 1 (CE) licence (ideally ≤6 points).
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage scanning of packages/pallets to delivery vehicle.
• Ensure safe, secure loading of all consignments.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries with equipment.
• Maintain correct temperature in vehicle at all times.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks including refrigeration unit.
• Keep cab and chambers clean and report defects.
• Communicate delays or delivery failures to line manager promptly.
• Deliver and collect pharmaceutical consignments to GP surgeries, pharmacies, hospitals and wholesalers.

Skills

CPC qualification

Class 1 (CE) licence

2+ years driving experience

Organisation

Team player

Customer service

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Polar Speed, a UPS company, is seeking a Class 1 driver for night shifts based in Normanton, WF6. The role involves delivering pharmaceutical consignments to GP surgeries, pharmacies, and hospitals across the UK, maintaining cold-chain conditions and providing excellent customer service.

You will work 40 hours per week on a night schedule (1800–0330) with potential for extra hours to meet urgent service requirements. A pension and UPS Perks At Work are offered.