Pharmaceutical Same Day Delivery Driver

LF&E; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Uniform and full training included

Ongoing training and development

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

LF&E is seeking a dedicated Same Day Delivery Driver to support nationwide delivery of time-critical pharmaceutical products. This role prioritises speed, accuracy and care when transporting temperature-controlled medications to patients and pharmacies.

You will work across pre-planned routes, maintain vehicles, and collaborate with the wider driver network to ensure high customer service standards while complying with MHRA guidelines and related distribution practices.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence held for at least three years with no more than six penalty points.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred.
• Van driving experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of routes and geography.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised, reliable and professional.
• Caring and empathetic when interacting with patients.
• Flexible to meet same‑day logistics demands.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect time‑critical, temperature‑controlled medications nationwide.
• Operate pre‑planned routes and ensure secure, on‑time deliveries.
• Maintain vehicle and report issues promptly.
• Collaborate with driver network and management.
• Adhere to UK/EU regulations including MHRA guidelines.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Route planning

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisation

Empathy

Flexibility

Full UK manual driving licence

Tools

Van driving experience

Job description

Make a Difference in Healthcare Logistics!

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 are looking for a dedicated Same Day Delivery Driver to join our team, supporting the delivery of time-critical pharmaceutical products nationwide.

About the Role

This role involves delivering and collecting temperature-controlled medication nationwide, primarily to patients in their homes, as part of our same-day delivery service. This is not a standard driving role, same-day pharmaceutical deliveries are urgent, time-critical, and require a high level of flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting and delivering same-day, temperature-controlled medication via pre-planned routes
• Safely transporting sensitive items to patients’ homes and pharmacies
• Ensuring deliveries are completed securely, accurately, and on time
• Inspecting and maintaining your vehicle, reporting any issues promptly
• Working collaboratively with the wider driver network and management team
• Adhering to UK and EU regulations, including MHRA guidelines and Good Distribution Practices
• Providing a high standard of customer service, acting with care, empathy, and professionalism

What We're Looking For

• Previous multi-drop delivery experience is preferred.
• Experience driving a van is preferred.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised, reliable, and professional in approach.
• A caring and empathetic manner when interacting with patients.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a same-day logistics operation.
• A full UK manual driving licence, held for a minimum of three years, with no more than six penalty points.

Working Hours

• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (5 days per week).
• Optional Saturday work may be available.
• Start times vary depending on workload and may be as early as 2:00am.
• Finish times vary daily based on delivery schedules and travel distances.
• Full flexibility is essential for this role.

Job Allocation

• There is no fixed rota due to the nature of same-day delivery work.
• Jobs are typically allocated between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on the day before the shift.
• Same-day job allocations are also common.

Standby (Not On-Call)

This is not a formal on-call position; however:

• Drivers will be required to work standby days.
• Drivers must be available between 8:00am and 4:00pm on standby days.
• Jobs may be assigned at any point during this period.
• A full day's pay will be provided, even if no job is assigned.

Fairness and Flexibility

• Shift patterns are managed fairly across the team.
• Early starts and longer working days are balanced where possible.
• Drivers are trained across the wider network to support operational flexibility and business needs.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Uniform and full training included
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Refer a friend scheme
• 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.