At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 2 vehicles, delivering essential pharmaceutical supplies.
- Company: Join Polar Speed UPS, a leader in logistics and delivery.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stable hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a permanent role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference by ensuring vital medicines reach those who need them.
- Qualifications: Must have a Class 2 licence and excellent driving experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32218 £ per year.
Job Description HGV Class 2 Driver – Days
Polar Speed UPS, Site 2 Glover Network Centre, Glover Industrial Estate, Spire Road, Washington, NE37 3HB
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 6am start
Salary: £33,731.64
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
- Ensuring the vehicle is always kept at the correct temperature
- Conducting vehicle safety checks as outlined in documentation provided including the refrigeration unit on the vehicle
- Maintaining the cleanliness of both cab and chambers
- Reporting all defects as per the defect reporting purpose
- Adherence to all legislation governing HGV driving in the UK & Ireland
- Ensuring the driver’s 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 of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Wholesalers
- Communicating all operational delays or delivery failures
- Correct completion of EPOD/APOD, driver manifest, collection and refusal paperwork
Specialist Knowledge And Requirements
- Minimum category Class 2 drivers licence with ideally no more than 3 points
- Minimum 2 years driving experience in Class 2 driving, including motorways
- Driver certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification in date
- Previous relevant experience is advantageous
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
- Team player mentality with ability to work on own initiative
- Must appreciate the need for maintaining confidentiality
- Build effective working relationships with customers and other departments across the business/network
Please note, for successful candidates Polar Speed UPS will run an enhanced DBS check and minimum 3 year referencing checks.
Employee Type Permanent
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
We think you need these skills to ace HGV Class 2 Delivery Driver in Washington
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving Skills
Time Management
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Adaptability
Customer Service Skills
