Van Driver Multi Drop Gateshead, England
Job description
About The Role
Van Delivery Driver
Join our team of Delivery Drivers in AAH and help us deliver essential medical and pharmaceutical orders to our customers and patients. Be part of a team that really makes a difference and feel valued for the work you do!
Permanent Contract – immediate start available.
Full time roles, up to 45 hours per week, 5 days per week. 06:00 to 18:00 (shift start and finish times may vary) and Saturday mornings on a rota
£11.43 per hour (£12.93 for weekends) plus benefits including:
- Uniform
- 20 days holiday rising to 25 over 5 years plus bank holidays
- Company Sick Pay
- Pension Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Death in Service
- Discounted Shopping Platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A full range of development opportunities including apprenticeships, on the job training and management qualifications, including our step into management programme, regional or even Head office roles- the opportunities are endless
- Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links. (Check out the map to find our exact location).
Why you’ll love working here:
As one of our delivery drivers, you will have a busy and active role which will include:
- Acting as the face of our business, representing AAH to our customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Ensuring our customers receive their orders on time and in excellent condition
- Be accountable for completing all the paperwork associated with each delivery, return or collection including using electronic tracking scanners
- Maintain the safety and security of our stock whilst in transit
- Work as part of team to continuously improve the way we work
- We prioritise health and safety and are continually looking at how we can be the best place to work for all our colleagues. Your feedback is how we will continue to grow.
About You
About You:
Our team members are what make us who we are, we are looking for enthusiastic people who are committed to doing their best to get the job done.
Basic Qualifications & Skills required:
- A full and valid driving license is essential
- Experience of driving 3.5t commercial vans is essential
- Experience of dealing with customers face to face would be advantageous
- Ability to work efficiently and methodically
- Attention to detail and able to use basic maths and literacy skills
- Must be able to understand and adhere to all safety requirements
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Truly committed to customer and patient services
About Us
You will play an essential role within the AAH branch helping us to be the largest distributor of pharmaceutical and healthcare products to our customers. we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference working with our ICARE values to create a culture we can be proud of. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
This role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check or equivalent in Scotland and NI. This role is covered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such you will only be asked to disclose unspent convictions/cautions.
