Pharmaceutical Delivery Driver job at Heywood Full Time NEW

Pharmaceutical Delivery Driver

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,537
Schedule: Day shift, 45 hours per week (5/6 days). Daily hours may vary. Some Saturday availability required, 1 in 6 weeks, for example.
Work Location: Heywood Depot

Make a Difference on the Open Road!

Are you passionate about driving and making a positive impact on people’s lives? Join LF&E, one of the UK’s leading healthcare logistics providers. Since 2008, we’ve been a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry, delivering vital medication to homes and pharmacies on behalf of major corporate organisations and NHS Trusts, helping to improve the lives of patients across the country.

About LF&E:

• Established in 2008
• 20 sites across the UK
• 300+ employees
• Specialists in temperature-controlled healthcare logistics
• Trusted by public and private healthcare sectors, including pharmaceutical, medical, and clinical trial providers

Originally a small family-run business, LF&E has grown into a national leader in specialist pharmaceutical delivery services.

Role Details:

• 45 hours per week (5/6 days). Daily hours may vary. Some Saturday availability required every 6/7 weeks
• Day shifts ( start times from 6:30am to 7:45am)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver medication on pre-planned routes within expected timescales
• Follow all safety procedures on-site and during delivery
• Collaborate with fellow drivers and depot managers to ensure professional and efficient service
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU transport laws, including Good Distribution Practices and MHRA guidelines
• Always maintain excellent customer service standards

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Highly organised, reliable, and professional
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 3 years, with no more than 6 points
• Subject to DBS and reference checks
• Must have the right to work in the UK

If you have any criminal convictions, please inform us at the interview stage.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Over-Time pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Uniform and full training included
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme

Apply now and become part of a team that delivers more than parcels, we deliver care.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you are selected for an interview, we will be in touch shortly.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,537.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable interacting with customers or patients during deliveries and representing our company in a professional and courteous manner?
• We aim to schedule your shifts for 9 hours per day; however, this may vary depending on your scheduled drops and collections. You will be delivering nationwide, so a level of flexibility is required. There may be occasions where you run over your scheduled hours. If this happens, you will be paid for any work completed beyond your contracted 45 hours per week. Does this suit you?
• Do you have previous experience driving a 3.5‑tonne van?
• Do you have previous experience driving temperature‑controlled vehicles?
• Do you have a manual driving licence/do you have any points on your licence? If so, how many?

Experience:

• Multi-drop driving: 2 years (preferred)
• Driving: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence with no more than 6 points? (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person