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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 - Friday - 40 to 50 hours per week - 7.30am start time - flexibility required including weekend coverage when required
Salary: £27123 p/a based on 40 hours, £33,904 based on 50 hours, £13.04 per hour Monday to Friday rate, weekend and bank holiday hourly rate (optional) £19.56 per hour. London allowances of up to £26 per day - route dependent.
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 on vehicle safety checks to 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
Maintain the cleanliness of the company vehicle
Maintain the cleanliness of company uniform and ensure correct PPE is worn, safety boots/shoes, high vis.
Communicate any operational delays or delivery failures
Communicate any patients concerns to the Pharmacy team
Specialised 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 delivery experience desired but not essential, as full training will be given
Experience with multi drop deliveries with customer contact
Must appreciate the need for maintaining confidentiality
Must be able to build effective working relationships with clients and the management team and colleagues across all departments in the network
Team player mentality with the ability to work on own initiative
Good communication and organisational skills
Please note for successful candidates Polar Speed will process an enhanced DBS check and 3 year referencing checks
Employee Type:
Permanent
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