Associate Driver, Logistics & Transportation

Alliance Healthcare; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking an Associate Driver in Birmingham to perform pickup and delivery duties following route plans and documentation. You will verify shipments, obtain signatures, and maintain accurate transport records while supporting loading, unloading, and packaging tasks to ensure shipment integrity.

The role requires High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years in transportation or logistics, with certification in dangerous goods awareness or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics or courier operations.
• Certification in dangerous goods awareness or related licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute pickup and delivery activities per route plans and documentation.
• Verify shipment details, obtain signatures or proof of delivery, and maintain records.
• Monitor vehicle condition and support loading, unloading and packaging as needed.
• Communicate delivery status and delays to support service continuity.

Skills

Delivery coordination

Vehicle operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

## Associate Driver, Logistics & TransportationApply: Birmingham, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: R2615767Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**This job profile description is a standardized, non-contractual reference description and global reference tool provided for organizational consistency and talent architecture purposes across Cencora. It does not alter actual job duties, responsibilities, reporting lines, working conditions, grading, compensation, or other essential terms and conditions of employment.Actual duties and responsibilities may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Where a team member's role is governed by an employment agreement, local terms and conditions, prior job description or collective bargaining agreement, those documents shall prevail in case of any inconsistency. Mandatory local laws shall also prevail.Executes pickup and delivery activities for assigned shipments in accordance with timing, handling, and documentation requirements.Verifies shipment details, secures required signatures or proof of delivery, and maintains accurate transport records.Transports materials, products, and medical samples in line with route plans, temperature controls, and applicable transportation regulations.Communicates delivery status, delays, and shipment exceptions to support timely issue resolution and service continuity.Supports loading, unloading, packaging, and labeling activities to protect shipment integrity and readiness for transport.Monitors vehicle condition and packaging supply levels, and escalates maintenance needs or stock shortages to reduce operational disruption.Provides support for specialized transport activities, including transfer-point, airport, hand-to-hand, and adjusted schedule assignments, as required by service needs..High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.Less than 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, courier operations, delivery services, or a related field required.Certification in dangerous goods awareness, licensure in operation of the applicable vehicle class, cold chain handling, or equivalent required.