Van Driver Multi Drop

AAH Pharmaceuticals; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AAH Pharmaceuticals as a Van Delivery Driver in Gateshead, playing a crucial role in delivering essential medicines to communities. You’ll enjoy full-time hours, competitive pay of £12.21 per hour plus weekend rates, and a range of benefits including holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

Uniform

20 days holiday rising to 25 over 5 years plus bank holidays

Company Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Long Service Awards

Death in Service

Discounted Shopping Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Full and valid driving license is essential.
• Experience dealing with customers face to face is advantageous.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medical and pharmaceutical orders to customers and patients.
• Represent AAH in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain stock safety and complete delivery paperwork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Efficiency

Methodical work

Education

Full and valid driving license

Job description

About The Role

Van Delivery Driver

Join our team of Delivery Drivers in AAH and help us deliver essential medical and pharmaceutical orders to our customers and patients. Be part of a team that really makes a difference and feel valued for the work you do!

Permanent Contract – immediate startavailable.

Full time roles,45.75 hours per week, 5 days per week. 06:00 to 18:00 (shift start and finish times may vary) and every Saturday morning.

£12.21 per hour (£13.58 for weekends)plus benefits including:

• Uniform
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 over 5 years plus bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Death in Service
• Discounted Shopping Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A full range of development opportunities including apprenticeships, on the job training and management qualifications, including our step into management programme, regional or even Head office roles- the opportunities are endless
• Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links.(Check out the map to find our exact location).

Why you’ll love working here:

As one of our delivery drivers, you will have a busy and active role which will include:

• Acting as the face of our business, representing AAH to our customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Ensuring our customers receive their orders on time and in excellent condition
• Be accountable for completing all the paperwork associated with each delivery, return or collection including using electronic tracking scanners
• Maintain the safety and security of our stock whilst in transit
• Work as part of team to continuously improve the way we work
• We prioritise health and safety and are continually looking at how we can be the best place to work for all our colleagues. Your feedback is how we will continue to grow.
  

About You

Our team members are what make us who we are, we are looking for enthusiastic people who are committed to doing their best to get the job done.

Basic Qualifications & Skills required:

• A full and valid driving license is essential

• Experience of dealing with customers face to face would be advantageous
• Ability to work efficiently and methodically
• Attention to detail and able to use basic maths and literacy skills
• Must be able to understand and adhere to all safety requirements
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Truly committed to customer and patient services

About Us

At AAH, you’ll be part of a team playing a vital role in one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution networks. Every day, we make a difference in millions of lives by delivering lifesaving medicines from our network of branches to pharmacies, hospitals, and GP practices across thousands of communities.

We operate with purpose and integrity, guided by our ICARE values, and are proud of the inclusive, collaborative culture we’ve built. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued goods.

As part of our commitment to responsible business practices, we’re actively working to reduce our environmental impact. From modernising our delivery fleet and optimising routes to minimising waste and improving energy efficiency across our operations, we’re supporting a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our person-centred approach to recruitment ensures a fair and welcoming experience, free from discrimination and bias. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition, please let our recruitment team know so we can support you throughout the process.