Medical Van Driver

United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Digbeth, Birmingham

Medical Van Driver

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United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Digbeth, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 1 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 96fb904b1300424cad92b517c553de1d

Location ref: Digbeth, Birmingham

Full Job Description

As a Healthcare Delivery Driver (Multi-Drop) , you will be responsible for collecting and delivering temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products across multiple locations on a daily route. You will deliver to a variety of customers, including:

  • Hospitals
  • GP surgeries
  • Retail pharmacies
  • Pharmaceutical wholesalers
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Patients at home, Deliver and collect healthcare and pharmaceutical products safely and efficiently.
  • Manage a multi-drop route while maintaining excellent service standards.
  • Scan and track consignments accurately.
  • Complete daily vehicle and refrigeration unit safety checks.
  • Ensure products remain within the required temperature range during transportation.
  • Accurately capture delivery information using handheld technology.
  • Complete driver manifests and required documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with operational teams and customers.
  • Maintain compliance with company procedures, healthcare regulations, and road safety requirements.
  • Present a professional and courteous image at all times., This role is contracted at 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday .
  • Due to the nature of healthcare logistics, flexibility is essential. Additional hours may be required to support urgent and time-critical medical deliveries. Drivers can typically expect to work between 48 and 52 hours per week , depending on operational requirements., As this role involves the transportation of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check . Why Join Polar Speed? At Polar Speed, every delivery matters. Whether you are delivering critical medicines to a hospital, supporting a local pharmacy, or making a home delivery to a patient, your work helps ensure essential healthcare reaches the people who need it most. Join Polar Speed and become part of a trusted team delivering healthcare where it matters most. Oversees and manages the pick-up and delivery of packages/goods to and from customers in a local vicinity. Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements. May manage a group of service providers or helpers, and ensures safety, service, and performance standards are met and improved. May manage outside service providers or third-party contractors to ensure standards and service levels are maintained. Develops and executes plans to ensure business KPI's and imperatives are met. May be involved in dispatch planning and training of drivers, helpers, and cyclists. Delivers hands-on work, typically related to the core UPS business operations. Follows established processes and procedures to execute work efficiently and safely. Performs manual work that requires skills developed through formal training or work experience. Works within established procedures and guidelines. Completes assigned tasks with a moderate supervision.

    This is a customer-facing role that requires professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional service experience.,
  • Minimum of 2 years' driving experience.
  • Full UK Category B Driving Licence.
  • Ideally no more than 3 penalty points.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
  • Professional, reliable, and safety-focused approach.
  • Desirable Experience
  • Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
  • Experience working in healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical, or logistics environments.
  • Experience in a customer-facing role.

    Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level., Polar Speed, a UPS company, is a trusted provider of temperature-sensitive healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics across the UK.
  • Every day, our teams help ensure that vital medicines, healthcare products, and treatments are delivered safely and on time to hospitals, pharmacies, GP surgeries, healthcare providers, and patients in their own homes. We are looking for a reliable, professional, and customer-focused Healthcare Delivery Driver (Multi-Drop) to join our Bristol team. This is more than a typical driving role: every delivery supports patient care and helps healthcare services run smoothly. About Polar Speed Polar Speed has earned a strong reputation for quality, compliance, innovation, and customer service within the healthcare logistics sector. We specialise in temperature-controlled deliveries for some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, supporting healthcare providers and patients throughout the UK.

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Increasing to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) after six full holiday years
  • Company pension scheme
  • UPS Perks at Work employee discount programme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Stable employment with a market-leading healthcare logistics provider
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/medical-van-driver-127491898