Alloga - HGV Class 1 Driver- Derby

World Courier; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora Alloga is recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver/Shunter for our Derby distribution centre. The role offers a weekday pattern with 48 hours per week, starting between 12:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday. You will deliver time-critical pharmaceutical products safely and maintain compliance.

Join a safety-focused logistics team within a global healthcare organisation, with a stable schedule, on-site shunting duties and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence and CPC qualification.
• Digital tachograph card and solid understanding of driver hours regulations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with a safety-focused approach.
• Experience with on-site shunting is desirable.
• Ability to deliver goods safely and on time and maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Carry out on-site shunting to support the distribution centre.
• Maintain communication with Transport Office and report issues promptly.
• Complete documentation including proof of delivery and returns.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and keep vehicles roadworthy.
• Ensure loads are secured and compliant with laws.
• Adhere to road traffic regulations and company policies.
• Report incidents or safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain high safety, compliance and professionalism.

Skills

Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Hours regulations knowledge

Strong communication

Safety-focused

Shunting experience desirable

Job description

Job Details

• Alloga - HGV Class 1 Driver- Derby Location Derby Commercial Park, Derby
• Working Pattern Monday to Friday
• Hours 48 hours per week
• Start Times Between 12:00 and 16:00

About Us

At Cencora Alloga, we're committed to creating healthier futures. As part of Cencora, a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organisation, we play a vital role in ensuring essential medicines and healthcare products reach patients, pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers across the UK and Europe. We're looking for a professional, safety-focused, and reliable Class 1 HGV Driver / Shunter to join our team in Derby. If you're seeking a stable role with consistent weekday hours and the opportunity to work for a purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Class 1 Driver / Shunter, you'll be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and professional transport service while supporting on-site shunting operations. Working from our Derby distribution centre, you'll play a key role in ensuring time-critical pharmaceutical products are moved safely, securely, and compliantly throughout our network. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver who takes pride in their work, values safety and compliance, and enjoys being part of a team that helps improve lives every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver goods safely, efficiently, and on time while providing exceptional customer service.
• Carry out on-site shunting duties to support the smooth operation of the distribution centre.
• Maintain regular communication with the Transport Office, reporting delays or operational issues promptly.
• Complete all transport and delivery documentation accurately, including proof of delivery and returns paperwork.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy, clean, and compliant.
• Ensure all loads are secured and transported safely in line with legal and company requirements.
• Adhere to all road traffic legislation, driver regulations, and company policies.
• Report any incidents, defects, accidents, safety concerns, or temperature excursions immediately.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Good understanding of driver hours' regulations and transport legislation
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A safety-first approach with a commitment to compliance
• Previous Class 1 driving and/or shunting experience is desirable

Why Join Cencora Alloga?

• Consistent Monday to Friday working pattern
• No regular weekend commitment
• Work for a market-leading healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics organisation
• Be part of a business that delivers essential medicines and healthcare products across the UK
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and development
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a global organisation
• Make a Difference Every Day Every journey matters at Cencora Alloga.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements.

If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis.

Cencora Company Overview

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.