LGV Driver - Class 2

Cencora, Inc.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in the UK is seeking an experienced Class 2 LGV driver to ensure efficient delivery of products and maintain safety standards. Responsibilities include performing daily vehicle checks, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of driving experience and strong communication skills. Join us to be part of a team committed to improving lives.

Benefits

Service-based holidays

Full uniform and PPE provided

Contributory pension scheme after 3 months service

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work with discounts at various retailers

Electric Vehicle car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Class 2 LGV driving experience.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Experience with multi-drop delivery driving is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and compliant driving standards.
• Perform daily vehicle checks for safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of the vehicle.
• Collect goods returned from customers.
• Log trailer seal numbers and report any damages.

Skills

Customer care and communication skills

Smart appearance

Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Route planning experience

Education

Full driving licence relevant to the vehicle

Job description

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business. We are looking for an experienced Class 2 LGV driver, who will work from our site in Basingstoke. The job role is to ensure the speedy, efficient and accurate delivery of assembled products and invoices to the customer within corporate guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and competent standard of driving, observing speed limits and traffic signs, and giving due regard to other road users.
• Perform a daily vehicle check to ensure roadworthiness, including lights, brakes, coolant, etc.
• Report any faults, breakdowns, accidents or delays.
• Abide by all tachograph laws and ensure daily/weekly rests are taken as required.
• Ensure all Proof of Deliveries listed on drop sheets have been delivered to customers and report shortages.
• Collect goods returned from external customers upon receipt of collection request.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle and its interior.
• Ensure sufficient quantities of fuel for the day's work.
• Maintain security of the vehicle and its contents at all times.
• Check all orders shown on the drop sheets and ensure all orders are loaded correctly.
• Log trailer seal numbers before departure and before opening at the service centre or external customer.
• Deal promptly and correctly with damages/breakages, following procedures for HazChems.
• Maintain a smart appearance at all times.
• Help maintain good customer relations.
• Maintain good communication with transport staff; may be involved in other duties as defined by Management.
• Meet all Health & Safety requirements.
• Perform manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending (essential requirement).
• Apply for a DPA police check if successful at interview.
• Act on own initiative and work unsupervised.
• Monitor the condition of own vehicle and report serious faults or damages that may render the vehicle unsafe.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Class 2 LGV driving experience.
• Excellent customer care and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Smart appearance, strong interpersonal skills, flexible approach to work.
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills.
• Full driving licence relevant to the vehicle being driven.
• Existing employees must update fleet services for licence status changes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience of multi‑drop delivery driving is highly desirable.
• Route planning experience.
• Existing employees or new hires must be able to perform manual handling tasks; no reasonable adjustments will be made if unable.

Equal Opportunities

Whilst Alliance Healthcare is committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, we have a duty of care to ensure we do not instigate or worsen any conditions that would prevent the employee from carrying out manual handling duties. For this role we cannot make reasonable adjustments for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties. If you are unsure as to whether this applies, please discuss at interview.

Benefits

• Service‑based holidays
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Contributory pension scheme after 3 months service
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perks at Work with discounts at various retailers
• Electric Vehicle car scheme (salary sacrifice)

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