Multi Drop Driver

Cencora; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare distribution company in Maidstone is seeking a Multi Drop Van Driver responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of pharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate should have a full UK driving licence, one year of commercial driving experience, and be customer-focused. This full-time role offers competitive pay, including £37,090.56 plus overtime, and various benefits such as career development opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Service Based Holidays

Full uniform and PPE provided

Contributory pension scheme after 3 months' service

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteer days

Charity days for events

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• No more than three live points on your driving licence.
• Capability of bending and lifting in line with health and safety regulations.
• One year's commercial driving experience within the last three years.
• Must be able to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical products efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain security of the vehicle.
• Perform daily vehicle check to ensure roadworthiness.
• Report any shortages or errors promptly.

Skills

Customer care

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible and adaptable approach

Job description

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 center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

Role Summary

As a Multi Drop Van Driver, you will be responsible for the timely, efficient and accurate delivery of our pharmaceutical products to all our valued customers. Our delivery drivers are the daily point of contact with our customers. Customer Care is essential in that their deliveries are correct, and any shortages or errors are reported promptly. Therefore, scanning and checking of items are a priority to ensure this is maintained correctly. You will also be responsible for a daily vehicle check to ensure it is in a roadworthy condition and will always maintain the security of the vehicle.

Location

Based Maidstone ME15 9HF

Days of Work

6 days (Monday to Saturday) - Hours per Week: 48hrs basic plus overtime

Salary

£37090.56 + overtime at 1.33x

We do receive a lot of applications for our driver roles, so we may close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

Mandatory Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence
• No more than three live points on your driving licence
• Capable of bending and lifting in line with our Health and Safety regulations
• One year's commercial driving experience within the last three years
• Must be able to work Saturdays

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.

On that basis, 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 to your application, you must detail on your application form and discuss at interview, any information you feel may be relevant.

What we are looking for!

• Positive attitude towards customer care
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work

If successfully shortlisted, you will attend an online interview which is successful will lead to a driving assessment and computer-based risk assessment at the Service Centre.

This is at the heart of everything we do at Alliance Healthcare, and we would love for you to join us on our journey to help millions of patients across the UK lead healthier lives.

Benefits

• Service Based Holidays
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Contributory pension scheme after 3 months' service
• Career development and various internal progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme with free legal and financial advice as well as mental health counselling
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders at work
• Team members can also take up to two paid volunteer days per calendar year to carry out volunteer activities
• Charity days for events and fun activities all year round

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.

Employment Status

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited