B Licence Driver

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Job Description:

RH Logistics - Polar Speed - A UPS Company - Offer specialized logistics solutions such as dedicated transport services, White Glove Services, high tech warehousing, thechincal services, spare parts management, and demo systems management.

We are now looking for a Van Driver to join our busy Driving Team, who deliver and collect high value medical equipment around the UK to and from NHS and private hospitals, also medical conferences, all from our depot in Stevenage, Herfordshire.

Job Location : Unit 4 Eastman Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4SZ

Please note, all applicants must live in Stevenage or the immediate vicinity*

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 42.5 hours per week, various shift patterns, flexibility required including weekend and bank holiday working as required, to suit the needs of the business, which may be of an urgent medical nature.

£12.75 per hour, Monday to Friday, overtime hours worked over 55 hours Monday to Friday are paid at £19.12 per hour. Overtime hours worked weekend and bank holidays are paid at £19.12 per hour.

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities:

Driving a 3.5 tonne van/panel van, fully fitted to carry fragile medical equipment

Delivering specialist medical equipment, locking and loading/strapping of high end medical equipment, as per white glove delivery service

Assisting sales member's at exhibitions and customers requests

Ensuring that time critical deliveries are met

Checking correct times/quantities are on deliveries/collections and undamaged, preparing and wrapping for .delivery/collection. Reporting any issues/defects immediately

Liaising directly with sales and office staff

Health and Safety, maintain a clean safe working environment

Scanning of items on delivery and collection using Filemaker drivers app to ensure stock traceability and stock integrity

Completing of weekly vehicle checks as per company compliance rules and regulations

Expert knowledge of road safety and highway code

Comprehensive driving background with technical experience in fragile transport, with knowledge of the lock and load rachet system

Special Requirements:

Must live in Stevenage or the immediate vicinity

Minimum category B Drivers Licence, with no more than 3 points

Minimum 2 years driving experience, including motorways

Good organisational skills and time management

Team player mentality with ability to work on own initiative

Excellent attention to detail

Good knowledge of strapping securing loads for transit

Full 5 year checkable employment history, including any gaps in employment.

Please note, for successful candidates, ;Polar Speed will rerun an enhanced DBS criminal records check*

Employee Type:

Permanent

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