Class 2 Driver

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Job Description:

Job Location: Polar Speed UPS, Unit 2 Glover Network Centre, Glover Industrial Estate, Spire Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3HB

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week, 6.15am start

Salary: £33,732 P/A, £16.22 per hour

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities:

Managing the scanning of packages or pallets to your delivery vehicle

Ensuring the safe and secure loading of all consignments to your vehicle using the appropriate equipment

Assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries using the appropriate equipment

Ensuring the vehicle is always kept at the correct temperature

Conducting vehicle safety checks as outlined in documentation provided including the refrigeration unit on the vehicle

Maintaining the cleanliness of both cab and chambers

Reporting all defects as per the defect reporting process

Adherence to all legislation governing HGV driving in the UK and IRL

Ensuring the drivers card is downloaded upon completion of each shift

Always demonstrating a professional and safe driving competency

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Delivering and collecting of Pharmaceutical consignments to addresses, GP surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Wholesalers and Hospitals

Qualifications and Requirements:

A minimum of 2 years driving experience

Must hold a Class 2 category driving licence with ideally no more than 3 points

Previous relevant experience with temperature control delivery driving is advantageous

Team player mentality with the ability to work on own initiative

Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritize workload

*Please note for successful candidates, Polar Speed UPS will run an enhanced DBS check, plus 3 years referencing checks

Employee Type:

Permanent

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