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Job Description:
Job Location: Polar Speed UPS, Unit 33 Rochester Airport Industrial Estate, Laker Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3QX
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 40 to 50 hours per week, 7.30am start
Salary: £27124 p/a based on 40 hours, £33,904 based on 50 hours, £13.04 per hour Monday to Friday, £19.56 per hour Saturdays and bank holidays
London Allowances: £26 per day dependent on route
Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the scanning of packages and pallets to your delivery vehicle
* Manage the safe and secure loading of all consignments
* Conduct daily diligence on vehicle safety checks and refrigeration unit
* Report any issues found on vehicle checks to the management team
* Ensure vehicle is in temperature prior to loading
* Delivery and collection of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, Wholesalers and Home Delivery Patients
* Physical checking/scanning of all consignments at delivery point
* Communication of all operational delays or delivery failures
* Correct completion of EPOD/APOD, driver manifest, collections and refusal paperwork
* Managing the returns process of all consignments
* Maintain the cleanliness of the company vehicle
* Maintain the cleanliness of company uniform and ensure correct PPE is worn, i.e safety bots/shoes, high vis vests
* Ensure a clean driving licence is maintained and report any new offences in a timely manner
* Communicate any patient concerns to the Pharmacy care team
Specialized Knowledge and Requirements:
* Minimum category B drivers licence with ideally no more than 3 points
* Minimum 2 years driving experience including motorway
* Previous home and/or hospital or temperature controlled experience desired but not essential
* Experience in multi drop deliveries with customer contact
* Must appreciate the need for maintaining confidentiality
* Must be able to build effective working relationships with customers and management team and colleagues
* Team player mentality with ability to work on own initiative
* Good communication and organisational skills
Please note for successful candidates Polar Speed UPS will run an enhanced DBS check plus minimum 3 year referencing checks.
Employee Type:
Permanent
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