Driver

World Courier (Ground) Ltd UK; Hythe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, via World Courier (Ground) UK, seeks a committed courier/driver to support dispatch and delivery operations in Hythe. You will pick up and deliver goods, ensure paperwork, and assist with packaging while handling overtime during busy periods.

Ideal candidates hold a current driver's license, a good driving record, and a solid understanding of cold chain management and basic DG. Customer focus, reliability, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and a good driving record.
• Pleasant and proactive with customers and colleagues.
• Good knowledge of cold chain management and basic dangerous goods (DG).
• Sense of urgency balanced by meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate problems with deliveries and take initiative.
• Reliable, accountable and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Always be courteous and helpful to World Courier customers and consignees.
• Pick up and deliver goods as requested.
• Ensure required paperwork is completed by customer/consignee.
• Use initiative and anticipate problems that may occur with deliveries.
• Keep Dispatch Officer informed of progress of deliveries and any delays.
• Drive safely and take care of company vehicles.
• Make up boxes for shipments as required.
• Monitor packaging materials and advise Operations Supervisor when stock is running low.
• Be prepared to work overtime during busy times.
• Request additional duties during quiet times.
• Airport duties as directed (including import and export).
• Work periodic weekends as rostered.
• Maintain abundant stock of packaging materials and labels.

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

DG knowledge

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

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always be courteous and helpful to World Courier customers and consignees.
• Pick up and deliver goods as requested.
• Ensure required paperwork is completed by customer/consignee.
• Use initiative and anticipate problems that may occur with deliveries.
• Keep Dispatch Officer informed of progress of deliveries and any delays.
• Drive safely and take care of company vehicles.
• Make up boxes for shipments as required.
• Monitor packaging materials and advise Operations Supervisor when stock is running low.
• Be prepared to work overtime during busy times.
• Request additional duties during quiet times.
• Airport duties as directed (including import and export).
• Work periodic weekends as rostered.
• Maintain abundant stock of packaging materials and labels.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reports directly to: Dispatch Supervisor.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Current driver's license.
• Good driving record.
• Good knowledge of metropolitan area.
• Pleasant & proactive manner with customers.
• Good knowledge of cold chain management and basic DG.
• Sense of urgency balanced by meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate problems that may occur with deliveries.
• Initiative and commonsense.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Customer focus, ability to deliver +1 service.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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: World Courier (Ground) Ltd UK

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.

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.