Medical Multi Drop Driver

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Job Description:

Medical Multi Drop Van Driver

Location: Polar Speed UPS, Unit 2 Glover Network Centre, Glover Industrial Estate, Spire Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3HB

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 - 48 hours per week, 6.30am start. Hours may vary to suit the needs of the business which may be of an urgent medical nature

Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour Monday to Friday, Weekend and Bank Holidays (Optional) £19.07 per hour

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities:

* Managing the scanning of packages or pallets to your delivery vehicle

* Managing the safe and secure loading of all consignments to your vehicle

* Conducting daily diligence on vehicle safety checks and the refrigeration unit on the vehicle

* Reporting any issues found on the vehicle checks to the line manager prior to despatch

* Ensure the vehicle is always at the correct temperature

* Delivering and collection of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, Wholesalers and Home Delivery Patients

* Physical checking and scanning of all consignments at the delivery point

* Communicating all operational delays or delivery failures to the line manager as soon as possible

* Correct completion of EPOD/driver manifest/collection/ refusal paperwork

* Managing the returns process of all consignments entering the local depot by scanning them to the forwarding depots

* Maintain the cleanliness of the company vehicle including cab and chambers

* Maintain the cleanliness of the company uniform and ensure correct PPE is worn, safety shoes/boots, high viz

* Ensure a valid driving licence is maintained and and communication of any new offences are reported immediately

Requirements:

* Minimum Category B Drivers Licence with no more than 3 points

* Good communication skills

* Good organisational skills with the ability to work on and use own initiative

* Team player mentality, ability to communicate and collaborate with line managers, colleagues and other departments across the UK network

* Minimum 2 years driving experience including Motorway

* Experience in multi drop deliveries with customer contact

* Previous home and/or hospital delivery experience advantageous but not essential

Please note for successful candidates, Polar Speed will run a minimum 3 year referencing check, plus an enhanced DBS check.

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