Logistics & Transportation Associate — Driver (Cold Chain)

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a disciplined logistics associate in the United Kingdom to execute pickup and delivery tasks in alignment with route plans and regulatory requirements.

You will verify details, secure signatures, and maintain transport records while ensuring timely delivery and service continuity. The role involves handling shipments, packaging activities, and coordination of loading/unloading, with attention to safety and compliance across transportation regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in transportation or related field required.
• Certification in dangerous goods awareness or vehicle operation required.

Responsibilities

• Executes pickup and delivery activities for assigned shipments in accordance with timing, handling, and documentation requirements.
• Verifies shipment details, secures required signatures or proof of delivery, and maintains accurate transport records.
• Transports materials, products, and medical samples in line with route plans, temperature controls, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Communicates delivery status, delays, and shipment exceptions to support timely issue resolution and service continuity.
• Supports loading, unloading, packaging, and labeling activities to protect shipment integrity and readiness for transport.
• Monitors vehicle condition and packaging supply levels, and escalates maintenance needs or stock shortages to reduce operational disruption.
• Provides support for specialized transport activities, including transfer-point, airport, hand-to-hand, and adjusted schedule assignments, as required by service needs.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Dangerous goods awareness / vehicle operation certification

Job description

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a disciplined logistics associate in the United Kingdom to execute pickup and delivery tasks in alignment with route plans and regulatory requirements.

You will verify details, secure signatures, and maintain transport records while ensuring timely delivery and service continuity. The role involves handling shipments, packaging activities, and coordination of loading/unloading, with attention to safety and compliance across transportation regulations.