Van Driver

633 R.H. Logistics UK Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Speed UPS, Unit 4, Eastman Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4SZ, is seeking a reliable B Licence Driver to join our driving team. The role involves delivering and collecting high-value medical equipment across the UK from our Stevenage depot, with flexible hours and occasional overnight stays.

The successful candidate will have a minimum category B licence, at least 2 years of driving experience, and strong skills in securing loads, safety awareness, and customer-facing professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum category B Drivers Licence (ideally no more than 3 points).
• Minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Comprehensive driving background with technical experience in fragile transport with knowledge of lock and load rachet system.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Team player mentality with ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure, to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Good knowledge of strapping securing loads for transit.
• Must appreciate the need for maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T Panel Van, fully fitted out to carry fragile medical equipment.
• Delivery of specialist equipment, locking and loading/strapping of high-end medical equipment, per white glove service.
• Support sales at exhibitions and respond to customer requests.
• Ensure that time-critical deliveries are met.
• Check items and quantities on deliveries and collections, undamaged, wrap for delivery/collection; report issues immediately.
• Liaise with sales and office staff.
• Follow a strict cleaning regime and maintain health and safety standards.
• Scan deliveries using Filemaker Driver App for stock traceability and integrity.
• Complete weekly vehicle checks per company rules.
• Adhere to road safety and highway code; maintain knowledge of lock and load systems.
• Verify serial numbers and itemised lists match and are delivered/collected undamaged and on time.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Lock and load

Health & safety

Time management

Filemaker

Tools

Filemaker Driver App

Job description

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Polar Speed, RH Logistics is a UPS Healthcare Company, specialising in logistics solutions such as dedicated transport services, White Glove Services, high tech warehousing, technical services, spare parts management, and demo systems management. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic driver to join our Driving Team, who deliver and collect high value medical equipment around the UK, to and from NHS and Private hospitals also medical conferences, all from our depot in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Job Title

B Licence Driver

Location

Polar Speed UPS, Unit 4, Eastman Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4SZ

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 45 - 55 hours per week, start and finish times vary, total flexibility is required to suit the needs of the business, which may be of an urgent medical nature. Overnight stays as required by planned duties.

Job Purpose

• Driving a 3.5T Panel Van, fully fitted out to carry fragile medical equipment
• Delivery specialist equipment, locking and loading/strapping of high-end medical equipment, as per white glove delivery service
• Willing to go that extra mile to assist sales members, at exhibitions and customers requests
• Ensuring that time critical deliveries are met
• Checking correct items and quantities are on deliveries and collections, undamaged, preparing and wrapping for delivery and collection. Reporting any issues or defects immediately, with regards to damage and anomalies
• Liaising directly with sales and office staff
• Following a strict cleaning regime
• Health and Safety: maintain a clean safe working environment
• Scanning of items on delivery and collection using Filemaker Drivers App to ensure stock traceability along with stock integrity Accountability
• Completion of weekly vehicle checks as per company compliance rules and regulations
• Expert knowledge of road safety and highway code
• Comprehensive driving background with technical experience in fragile transport with knowledge of lock and load rachet system
• Make sure all medical equipment is delivered and collected matching serial numbers and itemised list safely, undamaged and on time

Specialised Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum category B Drivers Licence (ideally no more than 3 points)
• Minimum 2 years driving experience
• Comprehensive driving background with Technical experience in fragile transport with knowledge of lock and load rachet system
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Team player mentality with ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure, to meet deadlines and changing priorities
• Good knowledge of strapping securing loads for transit
• Must appreciate the need for maintain confidentiality
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues

For the successful candidate, Polar Speed RH Logistics will run an enhanced DBS check, and 5 years employment history referencing Employee Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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