Driver Team Manager

AmerisourceBergen; Belfast; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Belfast is looking for a Transport Operations Manager to lead and inspire the team. Responsibilities include managing driver performance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining vehicle security. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and have experience in transport operations. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading transport operations, including drivers and administrators.
• Willingness to pursue CPC accreditation if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt rectification of reported vehicle defects.
• Monitor and manage drivers' performance.
• Maintain vehicle security and compliance.
• Manage the collection and return of delivery bins.
• Lead and motivate the transport team.

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 (desirable)

Tools

Microlise

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. Apply today!

Job Details

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.

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.