PDC Driver

Boots UK; Camberley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare service provider is seeking a Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver in Camberley to deliver and collect medicines compassionately. This part-time role offers flexibility, requiring strong driving skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Applicants should be comfortable with technology and physical demands of the job. The position comes with various employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's driving experience.
• Ability to read and interpret delivery routes and instructions.
• Must enjoy following processes and working at pace.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect medicines from care homes and patients.
• Ensure timely and accurate deliveries following safety protocols.
• Maintain vehicle and report any issues.

Skills

Driving experience

Route interpretation

Customer care

Physical stamina

Technology comfort

Job description

Overview

Job Description Joining us as a Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver (HLD) is a great opportunity. You\'ll deliver first class care to those in the community who might otherwise never visit a Boots store. You\'ll be part of a unique service that prioritises the patient behind the parcel; this role offers much more than other delivery roles.

About the role

You will report into the Healthcare Logistics Manager and your role will be to provide outstanding customer care by delivering and collecting medicines from care homes, patients at home, GP surgeries and other Boots stores within an allocated route time. You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries whilst following safety protocols. You\'ll be provided with a vehicle that is maintained by Boots with all the training and equipment you need to work safely, including a handheld device that provides pre-planned routing and satellite navigation.

You will also:

• Build great relationships with store teams, care homes and GP surgeries.
• Follow standards, operating policies and health and safety procedures.
• Drive safely and legally
• Keep your vehicle maintained and clean, reporting any damage or issues.
• Feedback relevant customer comments and concerns and make suggestions on how the operation can be improved.
• Be a proud ambassador for Boots Healthcare Logistics, including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Boots Careers.

Note: any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it\'s with you, we change for the better.

What\'s next?

If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide help to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) after receiving an offer and you will be asked to submit a DBS check. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Role details

• Reference Number 261449
• Area PDC - Camberley and London West
• Hours per week 8 to 16 hours per week
• County Surrey
• Region PDC - East & South East
• Store PDC 1067 - CAMBERLEY OBELISK WAY
• Full or Part time Part-time
• Division PDC - National Division
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Hours per week 15 (basic) with flexibility across Monday to Saturday; AM, PM, Evening and Weekend shifts; start times 7.15am to 8.30pm; on-call for a further two shifts per week as a minimum

What you\'ll need to have

These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role. Full training is provided for this role:

• A minimum of 1 year\'s driving experience.
• Able to read and interpret delivery routes and instructions.
• Enjoy following process and working at pace to achieve service levels and targets.
• Physical stamina and capability to work in a manually demanding role with heavy lifting.
• Comfortable using new technology.
• Calm in the face of unexpected changes or challenges.
• Comfortable in new situations and meeting new people.
• A genuine desire to help people and provide legendary care.

Desirable

These are desirable, not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don\'t match this additional criterion.

• Basic numeracy skills
• Experience in a driving role
• Experience in a customer-facing role

Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

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