Driver

Alliance Healthcare; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora in Preston is seeking a reliable, customer-focused Multi-Drop Delivery Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of products to customers while maintaining high standards of customer service, vehicle compliance, and operational efficiency.

You will act as a key representative of the business, building positive relationships with customers and supporting warehouse operations when required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling deliveries and documentation.
• Good understanding of road safety and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider transport and distribution team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer orders safely, efficiently, and accurately in line with delivery schedules.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.
• Report vehicle defects, breakdowns, accidents, delays, or other operational issues promptly.
• Maintain the cleanliness, security, and general condition of the vehicle at all times.
• Ensure all deliveries are checked, loaded, and accounted for before departure.
• Collect returns, delivery equipment, and other items as required and return them to the branch.
• Manage damaged or returned goods in accordance with company procedures.
• Support warehouse and operational activities as required while maintaining health and safety standards.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Numeracy

Independence

Attention to detail

Road safety

Team collaboration

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: Preston

Work Pattern: Full-time

Salary: £37,140.48

Summary of Role

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Multi-Drop Delivery Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of products to customers while maintaining high standards of customer service, vehicle compliance, and operational efficiency. You will act as a key representative of the business, building positive relationships with customers and supporting warehouse operations when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer orders safely, efficiently, and accurately in line with delivery schedules.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.
• Report vehicle defects, breakdowns, accidents, delays, or other operational issues promptly.
• Maintain the cleanliness, security, and general condition of the vehicle at all times.
• Ensure all deliveries are checked, loaded, and accounted for before departure.
• Collect returns, delivery equipment, and other items as required and return them to the branch.
• Manage damaged or returned goods in accordance with company procedures.
• Support warehouse and operational activities as required while maintaining health and safety standards.

Skills and Knowledge

• Full UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle being driven.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling deliveries and documentation.
• Good understanding of road safety and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider transport and distribution team.

Desirable

• Previous multi-drop delivery driving experience.
• Experience working within a logistics, transport, or distribution environment.
• Route planning and journey management experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety checks and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience handling customer deliveries and returns.