Delivery Driver

Cohens Chemist

Delivery Driver

£20800

Cohens Chemist, Morecambe, Lancashire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 128f787393164c9e8612d07766b9ceb5

Full Job Description

We are looking to recruit a 10 Hour Prescription Delivery Driver on a permanent contract to work between at our 477 branch located at Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2LE.

The required working hours are:

Monday 10:00-12:00

Tuesday 10:00-12:00

Wednesday 10:00-12:00

Thursday 10:00-12:00

Friday 10:00-12:00

We are looking for an individual who is flexible, has great people skills and the desire to provide a professional service standard to both our customers and the Pharmacy Teams.

Reimbursement for mileage undertaken on business journeys will be at a rate of 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles, after which 25p a mile will be reimbursed as per HMRC guidelines. Fuel receipts should be obtained for each visit to the petrol station visit and the mileage claim submitted on a weekly basis.

Your main responsibility will be to promptly and conscientiously deliver prescription items to private houses, nursing and residential homes. Whilst providing a high standard of customer service, you will portray a friendly professional image and act as an ambassador for the Cohens brand. To fulfil this role you must be able to work under pressure to deliver the prescriptions in the given designated period of time.

Attention to detail is paramount as you will be responsible to ensure that prescription items are delivered in line with the company's regulated procedures.

This role requires you to have very basic computer skills, so that you can plan and print your daily routes in branch before you set off to begin your deliveries.

You may also be required to assist with PR exercises to increase business.

You are required to use your own vehicle for this role; therefore if appointed your personal insurance policy must allow for business use. It is advised that you contact your insurer to obtain information regarding this prior to attending an interview. Please note that "business insurance" refers to the vehicle only, and not the contents. The Company will make a financial contribution to the business aspect of your insurance upon receipt of a document demonstrating any increased premium.

We are also proud to announce that our rewards don't just stop here. If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

  • Discretionary bonus scheme

  • 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increases each year after 6 years' service to a max of 5 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays

  • Pension contributions

  • 20% Staff discount

  • Regulatory training

  • Free uniform - Black polo shirt, black fleece, high Vis vest, high Vis jacket (employees are required to supply their own smart dark trousers and shoes/boots).


  • If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.