At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver essential medical supplies while ensuring top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Polar Speed, a leading logistics provider under UPS.
- Benefits: Earn £12.82/hour, enjoy 28-33 days holiday, and access great perks.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by delivering vital supplies.
- Qualifications: Must have 2 years driving experience and a B category licence.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 48 £ per hour.
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Job Description: Multi Drop Van Driver
Based at Polar Speed Distribution Ltd, Unit C, Segensworth Business Centre, Segensworth Road, Segensworth, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5RQ
Hourly Rate: £12.82
Monday to Friday 0630 start times, 40 hours per week.
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.
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 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 40-48 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, successful applicants will be required to process 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, whilst appreciating the need for maintaining confidentiality
- Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
Employee Type: Permanent
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Multi Drop Van Driver in Hampshire employer: UPS
At Polar Speed, a UPS company, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Multi Drop Van Driver based in Fareham, you'll enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and access to our UPS Perks At Work scheme, all while contributing to vital healthcare logistics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills and passion, ensuring you have the support and opportunities to excel in your career.
