At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver essential medical supplies to hospitals and pharmacies while ensuring top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Polar Speed, a leading logistics provider under UPS, known for innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, and exclusive employee perks.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by delivering vital supplies to those in need.
- Qualifications: Must have a B category driving licence and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Locations: GB - NEWPORT (POLAR SPEED)
Time type: Full-time
Posted on: Yesterday
Time left to apply: End date: 21 August 2026 (29 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID: R26022410
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Job Description:
Multi Drop Van Driver based at Polar Speed Distribution Ltd, Unit 15 Newport Business Centre, NP19 4RF. Starting at 0645, Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. Hourly rate is £12.71.
Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a logistics company and innovative provider of temperature-sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK. The company specialises in active temperature-controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers, and medical care surgeries as well as to end patients through its homecare business. Its customers include some of the best-known pharmaceutical brands in the world.
As a delivery and collection driver, you’ll make collections and deliveries to GP surgeries, retail pharmacies, wholesalers, and hospitals. You will also be required to make deliveries to patients and occasionally assist them with the rotation and return of stock items, for which we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate excellent levels of customer service.
As a delivery driver multi drop, you’ll work a minimum of 40 hours per week and must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours as required to meet our service requirements, which may be of an urgent medical nature. You may expect to work on average 48-52 hours per week.
We offer a wide range of benefits including 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) building to 33 days (including bank holidays) in the sixth full holiday year and a company pension scheme, and UPS Perks At Work scheme.
Due to the nature of the work we do, successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced disclosure criminal record checks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Check and scan all consignments
- Complete daily safety checks of vehicle and refrigeration unit
- Deliver consignments on an accurate and timely basis ensuring products stay within the required temperature range
- Ensure that records of deliveries are electronically captured and driver manifests are completed
- Maintain daily communications to provide service updates
- Demonstrate professional and safe driving competency at all times
- Present a smart working appearance at all times
Key Skills/Experience/Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years’ driving experience
- Must hold a B category driving licence (ideally no more than 3 points)
- Previous delivery driver experience advantageous
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with customers/clients while appreciating the need for maintaining confidentiality
- Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
Type of Employment: Permanent
Multi drop van driver in Newport employer: Ups Job
Polar Speed RH Logistics is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values reliability and teamwork. With flexible working hours and opportunities for personal growth, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the vital delivery of sensitive medical equipment across the UK. Located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, the company provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
