Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver

Job DescriptionJoining us as a Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver (HLD) is a great opportunity. Youll deliver first class care to those in the community who might otherwise never visit a Boots store. Youll be part of a unique service that prioritises the patient behind the parcel; this really is a role that offers so much more than other delivery roles.About the roleYou will report into the Healthcare Logistics Manager and your role will be to provide outstanding customer care by delivering and collecting medicines from Care Homes patients at home GP surgeries and other Boots stores within an allocated route time.You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries whilst following safety protocols. Youll be provided with a vehicle that is maintained by Boots with all the training and equipment that you will need to work safely including a handheld device that provides pre-planned routing and satellite navigation.You will also:Build great relationships with store teams care homes and GP surgeries.Follow standards operating policies and health and safety procedures.Drive safely and legallyKeep your vehicle maintained and clean reporting any damage or issues.Feedback relevant customer comments and concerns and make suggestions on how the operation can be improved.Be a proud ambassador for Boots Healthcare LogisticsWhat youll need to haveThese are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role. Full training is provided for this role:A minimum of 1 years driving experience.Able to read and interpret delivery routes and instructions.Enjoy following process and working at pace to achieve service levels and targets.Physical stamina and capability to work in a manually demanding role with heavy lifting.Comfortable using new technology.Calm in the face of unexpected changes or challenges.Comfortable in new situations and meeting new people.A genuine desire to help people and provide legendary care.It would be great if you also have:These are desirable not essential so we would welcome applications from candidates that dont match this additional criterion.Basic numeracy skillsExperience in a driving roleExperience in a customer-facing role.Our benefitsBoots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and more.Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why BootsAt Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots its with you we change for the better.Whats nextIf your application is successful you will be invited to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days.Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process.If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer and you will be asked to submit a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.#LI-OnsiteInformation about the roleWe are looking for drivers who can be flexible to meet our customers needs. Your basic hours will be 22.5hrs per week and your days of work will be 6 days / Monday to Saturday. You will cover AM PM Evenings Weekend shifts and your normal start and finish times will be discussed at interview.You will be on-call for a further two shifts per week as a minimum to cover extra deliveries as needed by our customers.KeywordsDriving Driver Collection Delivery Delivery Driver Pharmacy Service Boots Healthcare Logistics Carehome GP Deliver Key Skills Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1