Are you an experienced driver who is looking for a new career?
Do you pride yourself on being reliable in your work and do you enjoy building relationships with your customers?
Have you an interest in helping your community with its health?
If you answered yes to the above questions and you have a can do attitude then please read on and apply as we are really interested in speaking with you!
About Us:
PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution is a national full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler with a network of distribution centres nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality supply chain service to our customers, who include pharmacy, GPs, and hospitals. All of our depots are licensed by the MHRA, and comply with BSI ISO Quality and Environmental standards. We operate twice daily deliveries from our distribution centres across Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning, and our local teams are supported by a centralised function team, primarily from our Head Office in Runcorn.
At Phoenix Medical Supplies we value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to support the residents in each and all of our local communities, gaining employment.
Our inclusive culture empowers our employees to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact us on talentteam@phoenixmedical.co.uk.
About the opportunity:
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a temperature controlled Driver (van provided) to join our existing team based in our elford Distribution Centre.
Reporting into the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for checking, loading and delivering orders to a range of customers on a predetermined route.
Your key responsibilities will also include ensuring the products are carried in the correct conditions with temperature, cleanliness and security all being paramount. As a very visible face to the public and our customers we are looking for the best, and our rate of pay certainly reflects this.
In this role you will be required to be able to lift (products up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.
Salary/Working Pattern
A base rate of £12.13, plus a regional supplement of £0.19p per hour, totaling £12.32 per hour.
Working an average of 52.5 hours, working Monday to Friday for 9.5 hours a day, with 5 hours every Saturday morning.
Training and Support
You will receive a comprehensive induction from the Learning and Development Facilitators.
We pride ourselves on ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and providing a good working environment and benefits package, which includes:
22 days, pro-rata, paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
Access to High Street discounts
Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
Free Parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Contributory Pension Scheme
Accredited Training Programmes
Essential Skills/Experience
- Full Driving Licence valid in the UK
- Demonstrable Behaviours befitting our Values: Reliable – Proactive – Respectful
- Proven driving experience
Desirable Skills (Full training is provided)
- Multi drop driving experience
- Experience of using hand held terminal for proof of delivery
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
- Communication Skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Who we want:
Our ideal candidate will be organised and self-motivated so if this sounds like you we are very keen to speak to you to discuss our opportunity further. You can apply here online by completing our short application. Are you who we are looking for? What are you waiting for?
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
