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Job Description:
CLASS 1 HGV DRIVER - DAYS
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
Job Purpose and Key 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
- Always demonstrating a professional and safe driving competency
- Delivering and collecting of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals and Wholesalers
Specialied Knoweldge and Requirements
- 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
- * For succesful candidates, Polar Speed UPS will run an enhanced DBS check*
Employee Type:
Permanent
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HGV Class 1 Driver in Preston employer: UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. offers a dynamic work environment at Polarspeed Distribution Ltd in Birmingham, where employees are valued and supported in their roles as Night Shift Warehouse Operatives. With competitive pay, a strong focus on safety, and opportunities for career advancement, the company fosters a collaborative culture that encourages personal growth and teamwork. Join us to be part of a leading logistics provider that prioritises employee well-being and development.
Contact Details:
UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. Recruitment Team
