259100BR
Boots Healthcare Logistics Driver
Aberdeen, The Bon Accord Centre
Fixed Term
Part-time
Job Description
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:
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:
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.
Our benefits
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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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.
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.
#LI-Onsite
Information about the role
We are looking for drivers who can be flexible to meet our customers’ needs.
Your basic hours will be 15 per week, and your days of work will be Monday to Saturday. You will cover AM, PM, Evenings, Weekend shifts and your normal start and finish times will be 0845-1300, 1345-1700, 1715-2000.
You will be on-call for a further 2 shifts per week as a minimum, to cover extra deliveries as needed by our customers.
Your basic hours will be 15 per week, and your days of work will be Monday to Saturday. You will cover AM, PM, Evenings, Weekend shifts and your normal start and finish times will be 0845-1300, 1345-1700, 1715-2000.
You will be on-call for a further 2 shifts per week as a minimum, to cover extra deliveries as needed by our customers.
Keywords
Driving, Driver, Collection, Delivery, Delivery Driver, Pharmacy, Service, Boots, Healthcare, Logistics, Carehome, GP, Deliver
Hours per week
15
Latitude,longitude 1
57.149018726,-2.100025572
Airport
No
Hours per week
8 to 16 hours per week
Company
PDC
Division
PDC - National Division
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?
No
Region
PDC - North
Area
PDC - Highlands
Store
PDC1285 - Bon Accord
Req Posted Date
20-Aug-2025
County
Grampian Aberdeen & Moray Coast
Country
UK