Associate Driver, Logistics & Transportation

Cencora, Inc.; Hythe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training and development

Career progression

Employee assistance

Paid annual leave

Inclusive culture

Impact on healthcare

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. seeks a reliable Driver in Hythe, UK to support the safe and timely transport of products, materials, and medical samples.

You will complete deliveries and collections according to route schedules while maintaining accurate records and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will communicate delivery updates to stakeholders, assist with loading and unloading, monitor vehicle condition, and work independently with a professional, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Less than 2 years in transportation, logistics, courier operations or related field.
• Certification in dangerous goods awareness and licensure for vehicle class, cold chain handling, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health, safety and transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned collections and deliveries per route schedules and service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and obtain signatures or proof of delivery.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation and delivery records.
• Transport products and medical samples per handling requirements and regulations.
• Communicate delivery updates, delays, and issues to stakeholders.
• Assist with loading, unloading, packaging and labelling to ensure shipment integrity.
• Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Support specialised transport activities as required and follow routes and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Route planning

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Route planning systems

Electronic proof-of-delivery systems

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Driver to support the safe and timely transportation of products, materials, and medical samples. This role is responsible for completing scheduled deliveries and collections, maintaining accurate transport records, ensuring compliance with transportation regulations, and delivering excellent service to customers while supporting operational efficiency.,

• Complete assigned collections and deliveries in accordance with route schedules and service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and obtain required signatures or proof of delivery.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation and delivery records.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples in line with handling requirements and transportation regulations.
• Communicate delivery updates, delays, and shipment issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities to ensure shipment integrity.
• Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance issues or supply shortages promptly.
• Assist with specialised transport activities, including transfer-point, airport, hand-to-hand, and adjusted schedule deliveries as required.
  Full valid driving licence appropriate for the vehicle being operated.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling documentation and deliveries.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow routes, schedules, and delivery procedures effectively.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and transportation regulations.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable and professional approach to work.
• Basic IT skills for recording and reporting delivery information., Previous experience in a delivery, courier, logistics, or transport role.
• Experience handling healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical products.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled transportation requirements.
• Familiarity with electronic proof-of-delivery systems.
• Understanding of transportation compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with route planning systems.
• Customer-facing service experience.
• Flexibility to support specialist delivery assignments when required., 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. Our 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. Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Career progression within a global healthcare organisation.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
• Paid annual leave entitlement.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential healthcare products and services.