Job Description
Multi Drop Van Driver
Based at Polar Speed Distribution Ltd, 7 Chartmoor Road, Leighton Buzzard. Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG
Starting at 0630, Monday to Friday
40 hours a week
Hourly rate is £13.04
Polar Speed is a UPS company, a logistics provider of temperature‑sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK.
Polar Speed is a leading provider of active temperature‑controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers, and medical care surgeries, as well as homecare deliveries to patients.
As a delivery and collection driver, you will make collections and deliveries to GP surgeries, retail pharmacies, wholesalers, and hospitals. You will also make deliveries to patients and assist them with rotation and return of stock items. Excellent customer service skills are required.
As a multi‑drop delivery driver you will work a minimum of 40 hours per week and may be required to work additional hours, including urgent medical nature. Average hours may be 48‑52 per week.
We offer benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days in the sixth year, company pension scheme, and UPS Perks At Work scheme.
Enhanced disclosure criminal record checks will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Check and scan all consignments
- Complete daily safety checks of vehicle and refrigeration unit
- Deliver consignments accurately and on time while maintaining temperature requirements
- Electronically capture delivery records and complete driver manifests
- 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
- Minimum of 2 years driving experience
- Hold a B category driving licence (ideally no more than 3 points)
- Previous delivery driver experience is advantageous
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with customers/clients while maintaining confidentiality
- Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise
Employee Type
Permanent
EEO Statement
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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