Pharmaceutical Delivery Driver

LF&E Temperature Controlled Logistics; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days' holiday

Over-Time pay

Career progression opportunities

Uniform and full training included

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

LF&E Temperature Controlled Logistics is seeking Pharmaceutical Delivery Drivers to join our depot. You will deliver medications on pre-planned routes, ensuring safety and professional service while upholding MHRA guidelines and Good Distribution Practices. We value reliability, route planning and customer care.

Full UK manual license with 3+ years, DBS checks, and right to work in the UK required. 25 days holiday, pension, training, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Delivery experience preferred
• Understanding of temperature-controlled transport and product integrity
• Experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare delivery environments desirable
• Strong route planning and geographical knowledge
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, highly organised and professional

Responsibilities

• Deliver medications on pre-planned routes within expected timescales
• Follow all safety procedures on-site and during delivery
• Collaborate with fellow drivers and depot managers to provide a professional service
• Ensure compliance with UK transport laws and Good Distribution Practices
• Maintain excellent customer service standards

Job description

Make a Difference on the Open Road! Are you a reliable driver who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service? Would you like a role where your work genuinely helps people every day? Join LF&E, one of the UK's leading healthcare logistics providers. Since 2008, we've grown from a family-run business into a nationwide organisation with 23 sites and more than 300 employees. We specialise in temperature-controlled healthcare logistics, ensuring vital medications reach patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers safely and on time. We're currently looking for 4 Pharmaceutical Delivery Drivers to join our depot and become part of a team that delivers more than parcels, we deliver care.

The Role

As a Pharmaceutical Delivery Driver, you'll play a key role in ensuring medications and healthcare products are delivered safely, securely, and on time. You'll be the face of LF&E, providing a professional and friendly service while supporting the healthcare sector and improving patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, working independently, and being part of a supportive team making a real difference every day.

Working Hours

• 45 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, working 5-6 days per week
• Day shifts with start times between 6:30am and 7:45am
• Saturday availability required approximately every 6-7 weeks
• Daily finish times may vary depending on route requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver medication on pre-planned routes within expected timescales
• Follow all safety procedures on-site and during delivery
• Collaborate with fellow drivers and depot managers to ensure professional and efficient service
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport laws, including Good Distribution Practices and MHRA guidelines
• Always maintain excellent customer service standards

What we’re looking for

• Previous multi-drop delivery experience is preferred
• Understanding of temperature-controlled vehicles and the importance of maintaining product integrity during transportation
• Experience working within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical delivery environment is desirable
• Strong geographical knowledge and route planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, reliable, and professional approach to work
• Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 3 years
• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
• Successful completion of DBS and reference checks
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Company pension
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Over-Time pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Uniform and full training included
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme

Please Note: If you have any criminal convictions, please inform us at the interview stage. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you are selected for an interview, we will be in touch shortly.