CLASS 2 DRIVER

Job Description

Job Location:

Polar Speed UPS, Unit 8 DG Units, Cofton Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8QW

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary: £33,732 P/A based on 40 hours, £16.22 per hour Monday to Friday, optional overtime on weekends and bank holidays £24.33 per hour.

• 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
• Ensuring the vehicle is always kept at the correct temperature
• Conducting vehicle safety checks as outlined in the documentation provided, including the refrigeration unit on the vehicle
• Maintaining the cleanliness of both the 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
• Always be smart and professional
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Delivering and collecting of pharmaceutical consignments to GP Surgeries, Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Wholesalers
• Communicating all operational delays or delivery failures immediately
• Correct completion of EPOD/APOD, Driver Manifest, collection, refusals paperwork

• A minimum of 2 years driving experience, including motorway experience
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification and in date
• Must hold a Class 2 minimum drivers licence, ideally no more than 3 points
• Previous relevant experience with temperature controlled delivery is advantageous
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Team mentality with ability to work on own initiative
• Appreciate the need for maintaining confidentiality
• Build effective working relationships with customers and clients and other departments across the network

For successful candidates, please note Polar Speed will run an enhanced DBS (criminal records) check, plus 3 years referencing.

Permanent

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