PDC Driver

Boots UK; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Boots UK is hiring a Healthcare Logistics Driver to deliver medicines to care homes, patients at home, GP surgeries and Boots stores. You will operate on a fixed route with a Boots-provided vehicle and handheld navigation, working 30 hours per week across 4 days (Mon–Sat) with shifts 08:45–17:00 and on-call coverage.

You must hold a full UK driving licence, have at least 1 year of driving experience, and be comfortable with new technology.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year's driving experience.
• Able to read and interpret delivery routes and instructions.
• Comfortable using new technology and handheld devices.
• Capable of heavy lifting and physical workload.
• Reliable, with good time management and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect medicines for care homes, patients at home, GP surgeries and Boots stores.
• Follow safety protocols and service level targets.
• Build relationships with store teams and customers.
• Drive safely, keep vehicle clean, report issues promptly.
• Be an ambassador for Boots Healthcare Logistics.

Skills

Driving experience

Read delivery routes

Tech-savvy

Customer care

Stamina for lifting

Tools

GPS device

Route planning software

Job description

The hourly rate for this role is £13.12. 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 really is a role that offers so 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 that you will need to work safely, including a handheld device that provides pre-planned routing and satellite navigation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential skills or experience

• 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

• 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.
• Flexible benefits scheme 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.

Requirements

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a after receiving an offer and you will be asked to submit a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

Equal Opportunity

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Support

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide to help you to be at your best.

Working hours & location

Your basic hours will be 30 per week, and your days of work will be 4 days Monday to Saturday. You will cover AM and PM shifts and your normal start and finish times will be 0845 - 1700. You will be on-call for a further two shifts per week as a minimum, to cover extra deliveries as needed by your customers - THESE COULD BE ANY DAY MONDAY - SATURDAY 0845- 2030 BUT WOULD BE GIVEN 4 WEEKS NOTICE OF THESE.

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This is a permanent role, and we request that you only apply for the position if you can commit to the advertised hours on a permanent basis.

We are looking for drivers who can be flexible to meet our customers' needs.

To be eligible for this role, you must hold a full, valid UK drivers license.

We can only consider candidates who are over 18 due to age restrictions for this role.

This role includes evening shifts.

This role includes weekend shifts.