We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Delivery Driver to join our team at AutoMeds Pharmacy, Unit Albion A6, Daedalus Park, Daedalus Dr, Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9FX, United Kingdom.
As a valued member of our pharmacy team, you will play a vital role in ensuring our customers and patients receive the best possible service. Our delivery drivers are key to helping us serve the community by providing prompt and efficient deliveries of medicines to patients and care homes, as well as managing the collection of prescriptions from surgeries and care homes.
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact professionally with patients, care home staff, and surgery staff to consistently deliver a high level of service. Knowledge of medication handling would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate the delivery vehicle, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
Load, unload, and handle items with care to ensure safe transport of goods.
Navigate assigned routes efficiently, optimizing delivery times while maintaining safety standards.
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
Collect prescriptions and documentation from GP surgeries and care homes, as required.
Complete deliveries and collections to and from sister pharmacies.
Carry out multi-drop deliveries, obtaining recipient signatures where necessary.
Assist with packaging, preparing, and organizing medications for delivery.
Accurately maintain delivery and collection records.
Communicate important information from the pharmacy to patients, carers, or representatives.
Adhere to company policies and procedures for the safe and secure transport of goods.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome:
oNew starters with a great attitude, strong attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
oIndividuals who are comfortable with physical work (lifting, using steps).
oPeople who care about doing things right and making a real difference.