Job Description
Summary
Job Reference: 250087BR
Edinburgh, Gyle Centre
Permanent
37.5 Hours
We are looking for drivers who can be flexible to meet our customers’ needs. Your basic hours will be 37.5 per week, and your days of work will be 5 days / Monday to Saturday. You will cover AM, PM, Evenings, Weekend shifts and your normal start and finish times will be 8.45AM to 1PM, 1.45PM to 5PM and 6PM to +PM.You will be on-call for a further two shifts per week as a minimum, to cover extra deliveries as needed by our customers.
Joining us as a Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver (HLD) is a great opportunity. You’ll deliver first class care to those in the community who might otherwise never visit a Boots store. You’ll be part of a unique service that prioritises the patient behind the parcel; this really is a role that offers so much more than other delivery roles.
About the role
You will report into the Healthcare Logistics Manager and your role will be to provide outstanding customer care by delivering and collecting medicines from Care Homes, patients at home, GP surgeries and other Boots stores within an allocated route time.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries whilst following safety protocols. You’ll be provided with a vehicle that is maintained by Boots with all the training and equipment that you will need to work safely, including a handheld device that provides pre-planned routing and satellite navigation.
You will also:
Build great relationships with store teams, care homes and GP surgeries.
Follow standards, operating policies and health and safety procedures.
Drive safely and legally
Keep your vehicle maintained and clean, reporting any damage or issues.
Feedback relevant customer comments and concerns and make suggestions on how the operation can be improved.
Be a proud ambassador for Boots Healthcare Logistics
What you’ll need to have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role. Full training is provided for this role:
A minimum of 1 year’s driving experience.
Able to read and interpret delivery routes and instructions.
Enjoy following process and working at pace to achieve service levels and targets.
Physical stamina and capability to work in a manually demanding role with heavy lifting.
Comfortable using new technology.
Calm in the face of unexpected changes or challenges.
Comfortable in new situations and meeting new people.
A genuine desire to help people and provide legendary care.
It would be great if you also have:
These are desirable, not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don’t match this additional criterion.
Basic numeracy skills
Experience in a driving role
Experience in a customer-facing role.
Our benefits
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's next?
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process.
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer and you will be asked to submit a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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Job Reference: 250087BR
Edinburgh, Gyle Centre
Permanent
37.5 Hours
We are looking for drivers who can be flexible to meet our customers’ needs. Your basic hours will be 37.5 per week, and your days of work will be 5 days / Monday to Saturday. You will cover AM, PM, Evenings, Weekend shifts and your normal start and finish times will be 8.45AM to 1PM, 1.45PM to 5PM and 6PM to +PM.You will be on-call for a further two shifts per week as a minimum, to cover extra deliveries as needed by our customers.
Joining us as a Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver (HLD) is a great opportunity. You’ll deliver first class care to those in the community who might otherwise never visit a Boots store. You’ll be part of a unique service that prioritises the patient behind the parcel; this really is a role that offers so much more than other delivery roles.
About the role
You will report into the Healthcare Logistics Manager and your role will be to provide outstanding customer care by delivering and collecting medicines from Care Homes, patients at home, GP surgeries and other Boots stores within an allocated route time.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate deliveries whilst following safety protocols. You’ll be provided with a vehicle that is maintained by Boots with all the training and equipment that you will need to work safely, including a handheld device that provides pre-planned routing and satellite navigation.
You will also:
Build great relationships with store teams, care homes and GP surgeries.
Follow standards, operating policies and health and safety procedures.
Drive safely and legally
Keep your vehicle maintained and clean, reporting any damage or issues.
Feedback relevant customer comments and concerns and make suggestions on how the operation can be improved.
Be a proud ambassador for Boots Healthcare Logistics
What you’ll need to have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role. Full training is provided for this role:
A minimum of 1 year’s driving experience.
Able to read and interpret delivery routes and instructions.
Enjoy following process and working at pace to achieve service levels and targets.
Physical stamina and capability to work in a manually demanding role with heavy lifting.
Comfortable using new technology.
Calm in the face of unexpected changes or challenges.
Comfortable in new situations and meeting new people.
A genuine desire to help people and provide legendary care.
It would be great if you also have:
These are desirable, not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don’t match this additional criterion.
Basic numeracy skills
Experience in a driving role
Experience in a customer-facing role.
Our benefits
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's next?
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process.
If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer and you will be asked to submit a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver position is now open for candidates interested in the Delivery Boy Jobs sector. This role in City of Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Delivery Boy Jobs is a plus.
