Class 1 driver

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Career development

Training & support

Employee assistance

Discount schemes

Collaborative environment

UK healthcare supply chain

Job summary

Cencora in Birmingham is seeking a reliable Driver to ensure safe and timely collection and delivery of products, materials, and medical samples. You will follow route plans, complete documentation, and communicate updates to customers.

The role emphasizes compliance with transport regulations, accurate records, and a strong customer focus. Full-time hours with a supportive team and opportunities for development are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow route plans and delivery schedules accurately.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Attention to detail with documentation and shipment records.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled pickup and delivery activities in line with service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and ensure accurate transportation documentation.
• Obtain required signatures and proof of delivery.
• Transport products, materials and medical samples safely and securely.
• Communicate delivery updates, delays and shipment exceptions promptly.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging and labelling activities.
• Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance requirements.
• Assist with specialist transport services as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Time management

Route planning

Customer service

Documentation

Independence

Safety compliance

IT skills

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: Birmingham CLC

Summary of Role

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and timely collection and delivery of products, materials, and medical samples while ensuring compliance with transport regulations and company procedures. You will play an important part in maintaining service excellence and supporting the continuity of critical healthcare operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled pickup and delivery activities in line with service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and ensure accurate transportation documentation.
• Obtain required signatures and proof of delivery.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples safely and securely.
• Communicate delivery updates, delays, and shipment exceptions promptly.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities.
• Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance requirements.
• Assist with specialist transport services, including transfer-point, airport, hand-to-hand, and adjusted schedule deliveries as required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Full, valid driving licence with a safe driving record.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow route plans and delivery schedules accurately.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail when handling documentation and shipment records.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Understanding of transport, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Basic IT skills for recording and reporting delivery information.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a delivery, transport, or logistics role.
• Experience handling healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical products.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled transportation procedures.
• Familiarity with proof of delivery and transport tracking systems.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Understanding of packaging and shipment handling best practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and operational requirements.
• Experience supporting specialist or time-critical delivery services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and internal progression.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources.
• Access to employee discount schemes.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare supply chain supporting patients across the UK.

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

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.