Associate Driver, Logistics & Transportation

Cencora, Inc.; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Career development

Training and support

Employee assistance

Health and wellbeing

Global healthcare org

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Transport Driver to support safe, timely collection and delivery of products, materials, and medical samples. You will ensure shipments are transported securely and documentation is completed accurately.

You will follow route plans, conduct vehicle checks, and communicate delivery updates to stakeholders. The role emphasizes adherence to transportation regulations, safety standards, and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence and clean record.
• Experience in driving, courier, logistics, or transportation roles.
• Strong understanding of delivery procedures and transport documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with records and paperwork.
• Ability to follow route plans and delivery schedules.
• Good communication skills for service updates.
• Ability to handle and transport sensitive or regulated products.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Experience in support of specialist or time-critical deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled pickup and delivery activities on time.
• Verify shipment details and complete delivery documentation.
• Obtain signatures and proof of delivery.
• Transport products safely with temperature control per requirements.
• Communicate delivery updates and delays to stakeholders.
• Assist with loading, unloading, labeling to maintain shipment integrity.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report maintenance needs.
• Support specialist deliveries like airport transfers and time-critical routes.

Skills

Driving skills

Delivery procedures

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Route planning

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Dangerous goods awareness certification

Tools

Electronic proof-of-delivery

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and professional Transport Driver to support the safe and timely collection and delivery of products, materials, and medical samples. This role is essential in maintaining service excellence by ensuring shipments are transported securely, documentation is accurately completed, and customer requirements are met in compliance with transportation regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled pickup and delivery activities in line with agreed timelines and service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and ensure all delivery documentation is completed accurately.
• Obtain required signatures and proof of delivery for all shipments.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples safely while adhering to transportation regulations and temperature control requirements.
• Communicate delivery updates, delays, and shipment exceptions promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities to maintain shipment integrity.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report maintenance issues as required.
• Assist with specialist transportation services, including airport transfers, hand-to-hand deliveries, and adjusted schedule assignments.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence with a safe driving record.
• Previous experience in a driving, courier, logistics, or transportation role.
• Strong understanding of delivery procedures and transport documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling records and paperwork.
• Ability to follow route plans and delivery schedules effectively.
• Good communication skills with the ability to provide service updates and resolve issues.
• Ability to handle and transport sensitive or regulated products responsibly.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting specialist or time-critical delivery services.
• 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.

Desirable

• Experience transporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical products.
• Understanding of temperature-controlled transportation processes.
• Familiarity with electronic proof-of-delivery systems.
• Experience working within regulated logistics environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection and basic maintenance procedures.
• Customer service experience in a distribution or logistics setting.
• ADR or other relevant transportation qualifications.
• Experience supporting specialist or time-critical delivery services., 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 create a difference at the center of health, come after it..

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to work within a global healthcare and pharmaceutical services organisation.