POLAR SPEED LIMITED
Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a logistics company and innovative provider of temperature sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.
MEDICAL MULTI DROP B LICENCE DRIVER NEWCASTLE
BASED: Unit 2 Glover Network Centre, Glover Industrial Estate, Spire Road, Washington, NE37 3HB
HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY - 40-50 HOURS PER WEEK - 06:30 - 17:30
SALARY: £24,133.40 P/A (40 hours) - £30,160.00 P/A (50 hours) at £11.60 per hour
As a Multi Drop 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, on occasion, assist them with the rotation and return of stock items. For this, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate excellent levels of customer service.
Starting at 06:30 HRS, you'll work a minimum of 40 hours per week and must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours as and when required to meet our service requirements, which may be of an urgent medical nature.
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 with a 4.5% company contribution.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Check and scan all consignments
2. Complete daily safety checks of vehicle and refrigeration unit
3. Deliver consignments on an accurate and timely basis ensuring products stay within the required temperature range
4. Ensure that records of deliveries are electronically captured and driver manifests are completed
5. Maintain daily communications to provide service updates
6. Demonstrate professional and safe driving competency at all times
7. Present a smart working appearance at all times
Key Skills/Experience/Requirements:
1. A minimum of 2 years driving experience
2. Must hold a B category driving licence (ideally no more than 3 points)
3. Previous multi-drop experience advantageous
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills
5. Ability to build effective working relationships with customers/clients, whilst appreciating the need for maintaining confidentiality
6. Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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