Job Description
HGV Class 2 Driver Days
Polar Speed Distribution Limited, Unit 10 Nobel Way, Birmingham, B6 7EU
40 Hours
Monday to Friday
0830 start time
£16.22 per hour
10-12 deliveries and collections a day
Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a logistics company and innovative provider of temperature sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.
Polar Speed has a reputation for quality, compliance, operational and customer facing technology and monitoring solutions in the growing temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics market 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 which it serves through its homecare business. Its customers include some of the best known pharmaceutical brands in the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the scanning of packages or pallets to your delivery vehicle when applicable.
- Ensuring the safe and secure loading of all consignments to your vehicle using the appropriate equipment.
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries using the appropriate equipment.
- Ensuring the vehicle is always kept at the correct temperature.
- Conducting vehicle safety checks as outlined in documentation providing including the refrigeration unit on the vehicle.
- 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.
- Ensuring the drivers card is downloaded upon completion of each shift.
- Always demonstrating a professional and safe driving competency.
- Always be smart and presentable.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Delivering and collecting pharmaceutical consignments to addresses including GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals and Wholesalers.
- Communicating all operational delays or delivery/failures to the line manager as soon as possible.
- Correct completion of EPOD/driver manifest/collection/refusal paperwork.
- Driving as per your planned schedule.
- Additional tasks may be requested by the Line Manager appropriate to the skills and responsibilities of a Class 2 driver.
- Due to the nature of the work we do and for successful applicants, Polar Speed will be required to process enhanced disclosure criminal record checks.
Specialised Knowledge
- A minimum of 2 years driving experience.
- Driver certificate of professional competence (CPC) qualification in date.
- Must hold a class 2 C Category driving licence (ideally no more than 6 points).
- Previous experience is advantageous.
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise.
- Team player and also able to work on your own initiative
Employee Type
Permanent
Benefits
- 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.
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
HGV CLASS 2 DRIVER in Birmingham employer: UPS
Polar Speed Distribution Ltd offers an exceptional work environment for Medical Multidrop Drivers, with a strong focus on employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Rochester, Kent, the company provides competitive pay, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for skill development within the healthcare logistics sector. As part of UPS, employees benefit from a robust network and resources that enhance their career prospects while contributing to vital medical deliveries.
