Van Driver

hcmportal; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polar Speed RH Logistics, part of UPS Healthcare, operates from the Stevenage depot delivering and collecting high-value medical equipment to NHS and private hospitals and at exhibitions.

We are seeking a reliable B licence driver with a minimum of two years' driving experience, capable of handling fragile cargo, load securing, prioritising time-sensitive deliveries, and maintaining safety standards across routes in the UK.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with category B
• Minimum 2 years driving experience
• Experience with fragile transport and lock/load systems
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of load securing and strapping practices
• DBS/enhanced disclosure may be required

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5T Panel Van fitted for fragile medical equipment
• Deliver and collect equipment for NHS/private hospitals and events
• Support sales at exhibitions and customer requests
• Ensure time-critical deliveries are met and verified
• Check items and quantities, report damage or anomalies
• Liaise with sales and office staff for scheduling
• Maintain clean, safe working environment and health & safety standards
• Scan deliveries with Filemaker Driver App for stock traceability

Skills

Category B Licence

2+ years driving

Load securing

Time management

Organisational skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Job description

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Job Description:

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)

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