Driver Team Manager

Alliance Healthcare Service Centre; Belfast; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare distribution company in Belfast is seeking a motivated Driver Team Manager to oversee transport shift operations. You will ensure compliance, prioritize safety, and achieve operational targets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and proven experience in transport operations. This role offers a competitive salary of £37,547.40 plus benefits and a structured work schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading transport operations.
• Experience managing drivers and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt rectification of reported vehicle defects.
• Monitor and manage drivers' performance.
• Maintain vehicle security and enforce compliance.
• Ensure vehicle and driver presentation meets standards.
• Monitor drivers’ adherence to delivery sequences.
• Report maintenance requirements.
• Manage collection and return of delivery bins.
• Maintain a driver training programme.
• Communicate effectively regarding driver delivery failures.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and accidents.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Lead and motivate the transport team.
• Collaborate with management to drive efficiencies.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Familiarity with transport systems

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Organised and analytical

Openness to process and change management

Knowledge of the pharmaceuticals industry

Education

CPC holder or willingness to pursue

Tools

Microlise

Job description

Overview

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

We are seeking an efficient and motivated Driver Team Manager to oversee our transport shift operations. This role ensures legal compliance, prioritises safety, and achieves financial and operational objectives. You will work collaboratively within the transport team to meet and continuously improve service and cost targets.

Location: Belfast, BT3

Salary: £37,547.40 + Benefits

Hours per week: 39

Shift Times: Rotational basis - Week 1: 6 days; Week 2: 4 days.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt rectification of reported vehicle defects.

• Monitor and manage drivers' performance, ensuring adherence to procedures as outlined in the drivers' duties booklet.

• Maintain vehicle security and enforce compliance with controls around van condition and preventative maintenance.

• Ensure vehicle and driver presentation meets company standards to enhance our brand image.

• Monitor drivers’ adherence to delivery sequences and record actual start and finish times for each route.

• Report maintenance requirements to ensure roadworthiness and promote driver safety.

• Manage the collection and return of delivery bins and customer returns per company guidelines.

• Maintain a driver training programme to enhance skills, competencies, and route knowledge.

• Communicate effectively regarding driver delivery failures to minimise customer service disruptions.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and accidents.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and Goods Distribution Practice (GDP) procedures.

• Lead and motivate the transport team through regular briefings and performance appraisals.

• Collaborate with management colleagues to drive efficiencies and promote continuous improvement.

Education

• CPC holder is desirable or willingness to pursue this accreditation.

Work Experience

• Proven experience in leading transport operations, including drivers and administrators.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership skills to engage drivers and enhance performance.

• Familiarity with transport systems and processes, such as Microlise; aptitude for learning new systems.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

• Organised, analytical, and comfortable in communication.

• Openness to process and change management.

• Knowledge of the pharmaceuticals industry is desirable.