HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Perks at Work

Employee Assistance

Annual leave 20 days

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited, part of Cencora, is seeking a HGV Class 1 Driver (nights) in Exeter to deliver products and invoices to customers across the region. The role involves nightly routes, daily vehicle checks and maintaining service standards.

Working pattern is Monday to Saturday, 48 hours per week, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy and customer service, supported by a pension scheme and employee assistance programme.

Qualifications

• Full, valid driving licence appropriate for Class 1 vehicles.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• High level of safety awareness.
• Desirable Previous multi-drop delivery driving experience Route planning knowledge

Responsibilities

• Deliver products and invoices accurately and efficiently to customers in line with company standards.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks including lights, brakes and fluid levels to ensure roadworthiness.
• Maintain safe driving standards while complying with all traffic laws and regulations.
• Report faults, breakdowns, accidents or delays promptly.
• Follow all tachograph regulations and ensure required rest periods are taken.
• Ensure all deliveries on dropsheets are completed and report discrepancies before leaving site.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, security and ensure sufficient fuel for daily operations.
• Support customer service excellence and maintain strong communication with transport teams.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Customer service

Communication skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Proactive

Safety awareness

Route planning

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (nights)

Location: Exeter

Work Pattern: Monday to Saturday, 48hrs a week

Summary of Role

We are recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Driver to support Cencora's wholesale distribution services across Europe, operating through the Alliance Healthcare business. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, safe and accurate delivery of products to customers while maintaining high standards of service, compliance and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products and invoices accurately and efficiently to customers in line with company standards
• Carry out daily vehicle checks including lights, brakes and fluid levels to ensure roadworthiness
• Maintain safe driving standards while complying with all traffic laws and regulations
• Report faults, breakdowns, accidents or delays promptly
• Follow all tachograph regulations and ensure required rest periods are taken
• Ensure all deliveries on dropsheets are completed and report discrepancies before leaving site
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, security and ensure sufficient fuel for daily operations
• Support customer service excellence and maintain strong communication with transport teams.

Skills and Knowledge

• Full, valid driving licence appropriate for Class 1 vehicles
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Proactive and able to take initiative
• High level of safety awareness
• Desirable Previous multi-drop delivery driving experience Route planning knowledge

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Perks at Work discounts on leading brands
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service length

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: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

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