Class 2 HGV Driver - Pharmaceutical Deliveries

About the role

Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a logistics provider of temperature-sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK, delivering to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers and end patients. As a Class 2 HGV driver you will make collections and deliveries to GP surgeries, retail pharmacies, wholesalers and hospitals, and occasionally help patients rotate and return stock. The role is a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting at 06:00, with flexibility for additional urgent hours.

Key responsibilities

• Manage scanning of packages or pallets onto the vehicle and ensure safe, secure loading with the right equipment
• Keep the vehicle at the correct temperature and carry out safety checks, including the refrigeration unit
• Maintain the cleanliness of the cab and chambers and report defects
• Deliver and collect pharmaceutical consignments and complete EPOD, driver manifest, collection and refusal paperwork
• Communicate operational delays or failures to the line manager promptly and follow UK and Irish HGV driving legislation
• Download the driver's card after each shift and stay professional and presentable

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years' driving experience
• Class 2 C category driving licence (ideally no more than 6 points)
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification in date
• Previous experience is advantageous
• Enhanced criminal record check required

Required skills

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation
• Team player who can also work independently
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

What we offer

• 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays), building to 33 days in the sixth full holiday year
• Company pension scheme and UPS Perks At Work scheme
• Permanent position