Associate Driver, Logistics & Transportation

Cencora; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Cencora is hiring a Driver / Courier based in Chessington. You will be responsible for timely and secure collection and delivery of products, materials, and medical samples, with a strong focus on accuracy and customer service.

This full-time role supports healthcare services through compliant transport, documentation, and safe handling. You will perform vehicle checks, manage deliveries, and coordinate with teams to maintain service standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 2 years of transportation, logistics, courier experience.
• Certification in dangerous goods awareness or equivalent required.
• Licensure for applicable vehicle class preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled collections and deliveries in line with service requirements and timelines.
• Verify shipment details and ensure transport documentation is accurate and complete.
• Obtain proof of delivery and required customer signatures.
• Transport products and medical samples safely and securely according to procedures.
• Monitor and communicate delivery progress, delays, or shipment issues promptly.
• Assist with loading, unloading, packaging and labelling as required.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report maintenance needs.
• Support specialised transport assignments including airport and hand-to-hand deliveries.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service

Documentation accuracy

Health and safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certification in dangerous goods awareness

Licensure for vehicle class

Job description

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.

Job Details

Job Title: Driver
Location: Chessington
Work Pattern: Full time

Summary of Role

We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Driver / Courier to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the timely and secure collection and delivery of products, materials, and medical samples, ensuring exceptional service standards are maintained. You will play a vital role in supporting healthcare services by ensuring shipments are transported safely, accurately, and in compliance with all relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled collections and deliveries in line with service requirements and timelines.
• Verify shipment details and ensure all transport documentation is accurate and complete.
• Obtain proof of delivery and required customer signatures.
• Transport products and medical samples safely and securely according to established procedures.
• Monitor and communicate delivery progress, delays, or shipment issues promptly.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities as required.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report maintenance requirements.
• Assist with specialised transport assignments, including airport, transfer-point, and hand-to-hand deliveries.

Skills and Knowledge

• Previous experience in a driving, courier, delivery, or logistics role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling documentation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow transportation procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Understanding of health and safety practices within a transport environment.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to delivering high levels of service.

Desirable

• Experience transporting pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical products.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled transportation processes
• Familiarity with proof of delivery systems and electronic tracking tools.
• Experience carrying out time-critical deliveries.
• Understanding of logistics and distribution operations.
• Experience supporting warehouse, loading, or dispatch activities.
• Ability to resolve issues and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements within regulated industries.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a global healthcare organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting patient care and healthcare 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.

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
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 utilisation 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. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned