Responsibilities
- Managing the scanning of packages or pallets to your delivery vehicle
- Ensuring the safe and secure loading of all consignments to your vehicle, using the appropriate equipment
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries
- Ensure vehicle is always kept at the correct temperature
- Conducting vehicle safety checks, inlcuding the refrigeration unit
- Maintaining the cleanliness of both cab and chambers
- Reporting all defects as per the defect reporting process
- Adherence to all legislation governing HGV driving in the UK & IRL
- Always demonstrating a professional and safe driving competency
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Delivering and collecting of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals and Wholesalers
- For successful candidates, Polar Speed UPS will run an enhanced DBS check
Qualifications
- Must hold a Class 1 C&E category driving licence, ideally with no more than 3 points
- Minimum 2 years driving epxerience including motorways
- Previous relevant experience is advantageous
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
- Team player mentality with ability to work on own initiative
- Appreciate the need for retaining confidentiality
- Build effetcive working relationships with customers, clients, colleagues and other departments across the network
Employee Type
Polar Speed UPS, Unit 2 Belgrave Court, Caxton Road, Fullwood, Preston, PR2 9ZB Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week - 6.30am start £39,287 p/a, £18.89 per hour
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HGV Class 1 Driver in Preston employer: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
UPS is an exceptional employer located in Tamworth, offering a dynamic work environment for Maintenance Engineers. With a strong commitment to employee growth through comprehensive training and a 'promotion from within' policy, team members can advance their careers while enjoying competitive benefits such as double pay on Sundays, a company pension scheme, and discounts at major retailers. The inclusive work culture prioritises fairness and respect, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported in their roles.
Contact Details:
United Parcel Service of America, Inc. Recruitment Team
