Multi drop driver - Bicester

Alliance Healthcare; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,078 - 39,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service based holidays

Full uniform and PPE provided

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various retailers

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare is looking for a Multi Drop Driver based in Oxford to ensure efficient daily pharmaceutical deliveries. Ideal candidates will possess a valid manual driver's license and proven driving experience. The role involves operating a 3.5-tonne van while providing excellent customer service and maintaining delivery records. Benefits include service-based holidays and career development opportunities. Candidates should ideally reside within 10 miles of Bicester, OX26 3HA.

Qualifications

• Valid manual driver's license with a maximum of 3 'live' points.
• Proven experience as a Multi Drop Van Driver or similar role.
• Strong organizational skills to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 3.5-tonne van for pharmaceutical deliveries.
• Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries made.

Skills

Driving Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Multi Drop Driver

Location: Bicester

Hours per week: Minimum 48 hours – This is a 6 day working week, working Monday-Friday (Full Days) + Saturday Morning.

Salary: £35,642.88

Applicants will ideally need to live within 10 miles of the end of the route – OX26 3HA.

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

About the Company

Alliance Healthcare, Cencora is a leading distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products, serving over 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and dispensing doctors throughout the United Kingdom.

We play a significant role in the medical supply chain and everything that we do has a direct impact on the end user, the patient.

As part of Cencora, we are ideally placed to help you grow and develop your career as far as you want to go. Our diversity and inclusion vision is to create a culture where we value the differences that a diverse workplace brings, powering greater collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 3.5-tonne van to complete assigned daily pharmaceutical deliveries.
• Load and unload totes onto the van while maintaining their integrity and security.
• Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries made, and any other relevant information.
• Communicate effectively with the transport team to relay updates or address any issues that may arise during the delivery process.
• Complete daily vehicle checks to ensure your van is in a roadworthy condition.
• Ability to lift tote bins with a weight up to 25kgs.
• Carry out upwards of 50 high volume deliveries per day.

Requirements

• Valid manual driver's licence with no more than 3 'live' points on your licence.
• Proven experience as a Multi Drop Van Driver or similar role.
• Familiarity with local traffic laws and knowledge of assigned delivery areas/routes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to delivery schedules.

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 team member 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.

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

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodation requests will not be returned.