Job Description

Night Trunk Driver & Sortation Operative

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary:

40,230.40 per year

Schedule:

Night shift, 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 20:30 - 05:30)

Location:

Redhill

Licence Required:

Full UK Driving Licence & Class 2 Licence

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.

We're looking for a

reliable and professional Night Trunk Driver

to complete a set nightly route to

Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire

, supporting our healthcare supply chain. This is a new depot, so you will initially start with a van and, after approximately six weeks, transition to driving a

Class 2 vehicle

.

Key Responsibilities

Sort and load fails and returns at the local depot for delivery to Ashby CD. Drive to and from the Ashby depot (estimated travel time: approx. 2 hrs 45 mins each way). Load sharps bins at the local depot for transport to Ashby. On arrival, unload the vehicle and dispose of sharps bins in the appropriate containers. Follow the fails and returns procedure, handing over both ambient and chilled items to our team. Assist with sortation, final scanning, and vehicle loading at Ashby. On return to the local depot, unload the vehicle and sort packages into designated routes for our network drivers. Ensure all operations comply with safety procedures, GDP, MHRA, and legal standards. Support warehouse operations when needed and maintain a professional, collaborative approach.

A Typical Shift Overview

Your shift begins at the

Redhill depot

, where you'll load sharps bins along with any fails and returns. Once everything is secured, you'll set off on your nightly route to our

Ashby depot

.

When you arrive at Ashby, you'll unload the vehicle and dispose of the sharps bins in the appropriate container. You'll then follow the fails and returns procedure, handing over both ambient and chilled items to the team on site. After that, you'll assist with sortation, complete the final scanning, and help with loading vehicles for onward deliveries.

Once everything is complete, you'll return to the Redhill depot. There, you'll unload your vehicle and sort packages into their designated routes, ready for our network drivers to continue the supply chain.

What You'll Need

Full UK Driving Licence (held for at least 3 years, with no more than 6 points). Class 2 Licence. Reliability and professionalism. Previous warehouse and trunking experience (preferred). Good geographical knowledge and strong logical thinking skills.

What We Offer

40,230.40 annual salary

. Overtime pay. Company pension. Free on-site parking. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Uniform and full training provided. Opportunities for progression and further training. Be part of a purpose-driven team supporting the NHS and patients.

Please note:

This role is subject to DBS checks, Right to Work verification, licence checks, and references. Please declare any criminal convictions at the interview stage.

Ready to Drive With Purpose?

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: 40,230.40 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Application question(s):

On occasion, you may go over your contracted hours due to driving times and ensuring sortation is completed at both ends of the shift. Any additional time worked will be paid as overtime. Does this work for you? Do you enjoy long haul driving? Do you live exactly 30 minutes or less from the depot?
Experience:

Driving: 3 years (preferred) warehouse and sortation: 2 years (preferred) van driving : 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

driving Licence with no more than 6 points? (required) class 2 licence? (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:

Redhill (preferred)
Work Location: In person