Driver Team Manager - Compliance

Alliance Healthcare; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Healthcare

Perks at Work (Discounts)

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare UK seeks a Driver Team Manager to lead the Birmingham transport team at the new Central Logistics Centre. You will manage staffing, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive performance across LGV/LCV fleets in a high-automation facility.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and continuous improvement within a regulated environment, delivering high service standards for customers across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading transport operations and remote teams.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and driver/vehicle compliance.
• Experience with temperature-controlled transport and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to drive efficiency, KPI attainment and safety culture.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the transport team to ensure engagement and performance.
• Oversee compliant operation of the transport function across LGV/LCV fleets.
• Ensure regulatory, quality and safety standards are met with accurate KPI reporting.
• Manage budgeted transport costs while maintaining service and compliance.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvements.

Job description

## Driver Team Manager - ComplianceApply: WEMEA > United Kingdom > Hinckley: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2616494Our 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**# **Job Scope** This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business We have an exciting opportunity for a **Driver Team Manager** to join the team at Alliance Healthcare UK's new, next-generation Central Logistics Centre (CLC) in Birmingham. You will play a pivotal in this world-class, game-changing facility. Designed with advanced automation and cutting-edge robotics, the CLC is set to redefine how Alliance Healthcare manages and delivers medical, health and beauty products to our customers across the UK. **Location**: Birmingham, B24 8TG**Salary:** Circa £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)**Shift:** 10 am - 6 pm**Hours**: 40 hours per week.# # **Principal Accountabilities** ### Team Leadership* Lead, develop and motivate the transport team, ensuring high levels of engagement, performance, inclusion and accountability.* Manage staffing and driver resource planning to maintain operational continuity, provide performance feedback, and support ongoing development.### Transport Operations & Compliance* Oversee the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the transport function, including a mixed fleet of LGVs and LCVs across multiple locations.* Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, operator licence requirements, driver hours regulations, tachograph rules, company policies and audit standards.* Manage temperature-controlled distribution activities, ensuring all regulatory, quality and operational requirements are met.### Fleet & Performance Management* Ensure fleet maintenance, vehicle records, compliance documentation and KPI reporting are completed accurately and within required timescales.* Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions to address compliance, service or efficiency issues.### Customer Service & Stakeholder Management* Deliver high levels of customer service by ensuring transport activities meet agreed service standards and customer expectations.* Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, resolving operational issues and driving service improvements.### Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement* Lead the transport Health & Safety agenda, promoting a strong safety culture through training, monitoring, risk assessment and compliance reviews.* Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and enhance transport performance through continuous improvement initiatives.### Budget & Operational Leadership* Manage transport operating costs within budget while maintaining service, safety and compliance standards.* Act as the site transport lead, taking ownership of day-to-day operations and making informed decisions to ensure effective business performance..# **Skills & Experience Required** * Proven experience managing transport operations, including remote teams and mixed LGV/LCV fleets.* Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation, driver and vehicle compliance, health & safety, and regulated operating environments.* Experience leading compliant, temperature-controlled transport and logistics operations, with responsibility for site transport performance.* Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and achievement of transport KPIs and service standards.* Effective leadership skills with experience developing teams, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a positive safety culture.* Strong understanding of transport planning, fleet management, SOPs, and contractual requirements within a logistics environment.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across internal and external partners.* Able to prioritise workloads, make sound decisions under pressure, and consistently deliver results to tight deadlines.* Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.* Transport Manager CPC qualified, or willing to work towards achieving the qualification # **Benefits:** * Contributory Pension Scheme* Healthcare* Perks at Work (Discounts on top brands)* Employee Assistance Programme* 28 days’ holiday, increasing with service length* Free Parking