Lorry Driver

TN United Kingdom; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical services is seeking a Stores Lorry Driver Senior Operator Grade 2. The role involves material handling and driving, requiring a CE Class Driving License and forklift licenses. The position offers a fantastic salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for professional development in a rapidly growing organization.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Healthcare scheme

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all material handling and movement by lorry.
• Transport goods throughout Craigavon and surrounding areas.
• Ensure compliance with background checks and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

CE Class Driving License

Counterbalance Forklift License

Reach Forklift License

Job description

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Stores Lorry Driver Senior Operator Grade 2

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift rota covering Days (6am-2pm) Evening Shifts (2pm-10pm) and weekends Shifts (2 weekends in a 5 week Rota) Premium will apply for shift work.

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Ref No.: HRJOB10679

The Role

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Almac Pharma Services have been manufacturing medicines in tablet, capsule and powder form for over 50 years. We also pack commercial drug products into bottles, blisters and sachets and provide specialised packaging solutions for medical kits, vials and syringes. From our computerised warehouse at our Craigavon headquarters, we store and distribute medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

An opportunity has become available to join our team in the role of Stores Lorry Driver within our Logistics department.

The postholder will be responsible for carrying out all material handling, and movement by lorry throughout our sites in Craigavon, surrounding areas and Dundalk.

Applicants will require a CE Class Driving License. A current valid Counterbalance Forklift License or a Reach Forklift License is also desirable.

You’ll also need previous experience working within a transport environment.

Excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a team are also essential.

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group. A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

Additional Information

• Almac Pharma Services hold Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and Known Consignor Certification. A requirement of these licences is that background checks are completed on all employees who are working in security sensitive positions. Background checks for this position will include 5-year employment history and AccessNI criminal record checks. Any job offer will be subject to satisfactory completion of these checks, and an AccessNI basic disclosure certificate will be required prior to commencing employment. Further details will be provided at job offer stage.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

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Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4th June 2025 at 5pm.