Courier Driver

Job description

Role Description
Position: Courier Driver
Salary: £27390
VPG, part of Zoetis, provides veterinary pathology services, supporting animal health across the UK & Ireland. As part of our logistics team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring timely sample collection and delivery.
We're looking for a reliable Courier Driver to join our Leeds team, operating an evening route. This is a permanent role working from 6pm to 2am (no daytime work is available).
Unlike standard multi-drop courier roles, our routes typically involve on average 30 stops per night, making this a unique and rewarding opportunity. You'll be provided with:
Your Responsibilities

• Drive safely and professionally, representing VPG's reputation.
• Collect medical samples on time.
• Ensure all sample bags are sealed and stored correctly during transit.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and sort samples efficiently via an mobile phone app.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any issues.
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy, and roadworthy.
• Adhere to all safety and compliance policies (including manual handling and COSHH regulations).

What We're Looking For

• Valid UK Driving Licence - a maximum of 3 points.
• Previous experience in commercial driving is ideal, handling medical samples is advantageous.
• Experience of evening / night work is advantageous.
• Professional, courteous, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and great attention to detail.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Attention to detail, as any mistakes can lead to delayed patient care.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis , our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English