LGV Driver (Class 1) Opportunity
Part of our Logistics team, reporting in to the Transport Manager
Milton Keynes depot
£45,409 salary with additional supplements
Mawdsleys are a global pharmaceutical service provider offering a wide range of services to the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector.
We are the largest independent pharmaceutical wholesaler in the UK with a fast growing international network supplying medicines to meet patient needs and providing a route to market for manufacturers.
We are fully managed and regulatory compliant, sourcing imported medicines for specific patient needs. The company is experiencing growth at the moment, providing a much needed healthcare service.
Role Overview
To work alongside the Logistics Transport operation, working in tandem with the Transport Supervisor, Drivers, and Mawdsleys colleagues to ensure the safe, legal and efficient distribution of all product, maintaining an ever-present focus on both operator licence adherence and MHRA compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Ensure that operations are carried out in adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles;
* Deliver the safe movement of pharmaceuticals throughout the supply chain from goods receipt to final-mile delivery;
* Promote patient safety in-line with the guidance and advice provided by the Quality team, and controlled by the business quality management system;
* Represent ML in an ambassadorial manner at all times to both internal stakeholders and external customers;
* Deliver pharmaceutical products for all ML customers, on-time, in full, wherever practicable;
* Adhere to the business SOP package to ensure driver and vehicle activities are compliant with DVSA regulations;
* Ensure MHRA regulations are followed by supporting and completing temperature monitoring and management requirements;
* Support the ML Transport Management team with all Transport enquiries;
* Communicate effectively, efficiently, and coherently with other drivers, customers and internal Management;
* To support the Transport Operational team during periods of high work volume and during absence;
* Be an integral part of the Mawdsleys Logistics team across the wider business – building relationships and a teamwork ethos;
* Be involved, if relevant, in projects that are required to support the business strategy.
What we’re looking for from you
Essential
* CPC trained;
* Registered Tachograph drivers card;
* Good problem solving skills;
* Ability and confidence to find solutions under pressure;
* Strong team working skills;
* Excellent communicator;
* Flexible approach to work and able to work shifts, with a willingness to work additional hours when required;
* Uses initiative and judgement effectively to make correct decisions;
* Able to self-motivate all abilities through tact, politeness, and assertiveness;
* Honest and open approach.
Desirable
* Clean driving licence;
* An understanding in use of PDA’s;
* Passion to understand and adhere to all legal compliance areas;
* Ability to plan workload, prioritise tasks and apply own initiatives;
* Understands and is passionate about the ‘customer’ and providing an excellent service;
* Reacts appropriately while listening and understanding the views of others. Helps others see a different point of view;
* Inspires commitment to the company, their services, and future success;
* Confident, enthusiastic, with good interpersonal skills;
* Ability to deal with difficult situations resulting in satisfactory closure.