Driver Team Manager

Cencora, Inc.; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health-focused logistics company in the UK is seeking a Transport Leader to oversee their transport operations. This role involves managing a team of drivers, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, knowledge of transport operations, and excellent communication abilities. If you're passionate about making a difference in health logistics, join us to help improve lives everywhere.

Qualifications

• Experience leading driver teams and managing a mixed fleet of LGVs and LCVs.
• Proven knowledge of DVSA regulations and health and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team with regular performance reviews.
• Manage driver rotas and ensure legal compliance for operational continuity.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and maintain fleet records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of transport operations

Communication skills

Operational compliance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Transport Leader – Alliance Healthcare UK

Support the Wholesale Distribution Services in Europe through the Alliance Healthcare business. Lead a team of drivers and transport staff, driving continuous improvement, safety, and compliance across a mixed fleet of LGVs, LCVs and temperature‑controlled vehicles.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team; conduct performance reviews, provide feedback and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Plan and manage driver rotas to ensure trained cover, operational continuity and adherence to legal hours, tachograph and speed limits.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, fleet records and key performance indicators; maintain compliance with company, legislative and safety standards.
• Ensure transport support for temperature‑controlled distribution, including compliance with temperature‑control regulations.
• Act as the site transport function lead, taking independent decisions to achieve operational success.
• Lead the Health & Safety agenda, conducting reviews, training and risk assessments across the transport operation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing corporate processes, analysing performance data and recommending enhancements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders (Head of CLC, Transport GM, FTM, driver teams, compliance and engineering) and external stakeholders (customers, auditors).
• Manage transport‑related travel, including overnight stays and weekend rota work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong leadership skills with experience leading driver teams and managing a mixed fleet of LGVs and LCVs, including remote facilities.
• Proven knowledge of transport operations, route planning, vehicle compliance and fleet management.
• Experience working in a highly regulated/audited environment, with familiarity with DVSA regulations, health and safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability in managing driver and vehicle compliance, health and safety and the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver briefings, team talks and safety updates.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK and to Link Points.

Travel & Working Conditions

• Some UK travel required; occasional overnight stays.
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• Weekend working rota may be required.

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 centre of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

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