Job Description

LGV Shunter (Nights) Opportunity

Part of our Logistics team, reporting in to the Planning Supervisor

Redhouse Interchange Depot, Doncaster

37,311 salary

20:00-05:30 shift times

Mawdsleys are a global pharmaceutical service provider offering a wide range of services to the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector.

We are the largest independent pharmaceutical wholesaler in the UK with a fast growing international network supplying medicines to meet patient needs and providing a route to market for manufacturers.

We are fully managed and regulatory compliant, sourcing imported medicines for specific patient needs. The company is experiencing growth at the moment, providing a much needed healthcare service.

Role Overview

To work closely with the operations team, ensuring that incoming trunk vehicles are unloaded and reloaded in a safe and efficient manner, in line with company processes and systems. Ensuring that all final-mile vehicles and trailers are presented in a safe and timely manner for loading, and where required, be available to deliver direct to customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Ensure that operations are carried out in adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles;

- Ensure the safe movement of pharmaceuticals throughout the supply chain from goods receipt to final-mile delivery;

- Promote patient safety in-line with the guidance and advice provided by quality teams and controlled by the business Quality Management System. Use of the business Transport Management System to present vehicles for loading and unloading in alignment with planned schedule;

- Ensure that all incoming ML trunk vehicles are unloaded, adhering to the relevant business processes, assisting the operations team wherever required;

- Assist the operations team in the safe and compliant loading of trunk and final-mile delivery vehicles;

- Ensure Health & Safety procedures (SOP's) are followed in all aspects of the operation so that the company's zero accident culture is promoted and worked to;

- Align with all MHRA regulations/company SOPs to safeguard product integrity and cool-chain requirements;

- Monitor vehicle refrigeration systems once loaded/throughout the shift to ensure that temperature settings and stock integrity is maintained to the desired standards;

- Work with drivers to assist with basic defect identification (and rectification where applicable);

- On occasions, where the business requires, collection and delivery of stock to customer premises;

- Report any defects identified by drivers or throughout the shift, to the vehicle service agent to minimise vehicle downtime and impact on customer deliveries;

- Develop relationships and work closely with vehicle service agents, to ensure that vehicles are presented for service, inspection and repair where required;

- Express thoughts clearly, accurately, and precisely both verbally and in-writing;

- Be an integral part of the Logistics team across the wider business, building relationships and a teamwork ethos;

- Be involved, if relevant, in projects that are required to support the business strategy;

- Be a key holder for the site to assist the Transport and Operational teams in the running of the site;

- Adhere to agreed KPIs and demonstrate improvements against agreed targets.

What we're looking for from you

Essential

- Has a sound understanding of Transport Legislation and the undertakings of the Operator's Licence;

- Excellent problem solver;

- Is in possession of valid Digital Tachograph and DCPC cards;

- PC literate;

- Strong team working skills;

- Excellent communicator;

- Good all-round administration skills;

- Honest and open approach.

Desirable

- Reacts appropriately while listening and understanding the views of others. Helps others see a different point of view;

- Inspires commitment to the company, their services, and future success;

- Flexible approach to work and able to work shifts with a willingness to work additional hours when required;

- Able to plan and prioritise effectively;

- Confident, enthusiastic with good interpersonal skills

- Uses initiative and judgement effectively to make correct decisions;

- Able to self-motivate all abilities through tact, politeness, and assertiveness;

- Ability to deal with difficult situations resulting in satisfactory closure.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,311.75 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Night shift
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Digital Tachograph and DCPC card (required)
Work Location: In person