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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 DRIVER DAYS - B LICENCE - Leighton Buzzard
BASED: Leighton Buzzard Site 2 Depot, Chartmoor Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4WG
HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY - 40 50 Hours per week Start time 07:00HRS
SALARY : £24,960 P/A (40 hours) - £31,200 Per annum (50 hours ) at £12 per hour hour, Optional Saturday and bank holiday working is paid at time and half rate at £18 per hour.
London Allowances £13 per day if 66% of route covers M25, PLUS £13 per day if 66% of route covers London congestion zone.
Polar Speed has a reputation for quality, compliance, operational and customer facing technology and monitoring solutions in the growing temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics market in the UK.
The company specialises in active temperature-controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers and medical care surgeries as well as to end patients which it serves through its homecare business. Its customers include some of the best known pharmaceutical brands in the world.
As a Multi Drop Driver, youll 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 between 06:00 - 07:00Hrs youll 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.
For this role, you may expect to work on average 40-50 hours per week on a Monday - Friday basis with weekend and bank holiday working as required, at time and a half rate of £17.22 per hour.
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, plus a UPS perks at work scheme.
Due to the nature of the work we do and for successful applicants, Polar Speed will be required to process enhanced disclosure criminal record checks.
Key Responsibilities:
Check and scan all consignments
Complete daily safety checks of vehicle and refrigeration unit
Deliver consignments on an accurate and timely basis ensuring products stay within the required temperature range
Ensure that records of deliveries are electronically captured and driver manifests are completed
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:
A minimum of 2 years driving experience
Must hold a B category driving licence (ideally no more than 3 points)
Previous multi-drop experience advantageous
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with customers/clients, whilst appreciating the need for maintaining confidentiality
Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise
