At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver medicines and provide outstanding care to the community.
- Company: Join Boots, a trusted name in healthcare logistics.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous discounts, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while driving.
- Qualifications: Must have at least 1 year of driving experience and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 13.12 - 13.12 £ per hour.
- Hourly Rate
- Overview
Joining us as a Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver (HLD) is a great opportunity.
You’ll deliver first class care to those in the community who might otherwise never visit a Boots store.
You’ll be part of a unique service that prioritises the patient behind the parcel; this really is a role that offers so much more than other delivery roles.
About The Role
You will report into the Healthcare Logistics Manager and your role will be to provide outstanding customer care by delivering and collecting medicines from Care Homes, patients at home, GP surgeries and other Boots stores within an allocated route time.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries whilst following safety protocols.
You’ll be provided with a vehicle that is maintained by Boots with all the training and equipment that you will need to work safely, including a handheld device that provides pre‑planned routing and satellite navigation.
Responsibilities
- Build great relationships with store teams, care homes and GP surgeries.
- Follow standards, operating policies and health and safety procedures.
- Drive safely and legally.
- Keep your vehicle maintained and clean, reporting any damage or issues.
- Give feedback on relevant customer comments and concerns and make suggestions on how the operation can be improved.
- Be a proud ambassador for Boots Healthcare Logistics.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year’s driving experience.
- Able to read and interpret delivery routes and instructions.
- Enjoy following process and working at pace to achieve service levels and targets.
- Physical stamina and capability to work in a manually demanding role with heavy lifting.
- Comfortable using new technology.
- Calm in the face of unexpected changes or challenges.
- Comfortable in new situations and meeting new people.
- A genuine desire to help people and provide legendary care.
- Desired Skills
- Basic numeracy skills.
- Experience in a driving role.
- Experience in a customer‑facing role.
Benefits
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Generous employee discounts.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
- Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
- People First
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer and you will be asked to submit a DBS.
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Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver in Barnstaple employer: Boots UK
Boots UK is an excellent employer for pharmacists seeking to make a meaningful impact in patient care within the vibrant community of Basingstoke. With a strong commitment to career development and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from diverse growth opportunities and access to both in-store and digital tools that enhance their professional skills. Join us to be part of a team that values exceptional service and fosters a collaborative environment.
