Multi drop driver Hinckley based

Alliance Healthcare; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Contributory pension after 3 months

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare, part of Cencora, is hiring a Multi Drop Van Driver to join our UK fleet. You will safely deliver pharmaceutical products with a 3.5-tonne van, completing upwards of 50 drops a day and maintaining high levels of service.

You will load/unload, check deliveries, and communicate with the transport team, ensuring accuracy and on-time arrivals while upholding safety and compliance standards. This role offers full uniform and PPE, pension accrual after probation, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid manual driver's licence with up to 3 points.
• Experience as Multi Drop Van Driver or similar role.
• Familiarity with local traffic laws and delivery areas/routes.
• Strong organisational skills with time management ability.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 3.5-tonne van to complete daily pharmaceutical deliveries.
• Load and unload totes onto the van while maintaining integrity.
• Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries and relevant information.
• Communicate with transport team to relay updates or issues.
• Perform daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
• Lift tote bins up to 25 kg.
• Carry out upwards of 50 high-volume deliveries per day.

Skills

Driving experience

Delivery routing

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Independent work

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

Job Title: Multi Drop Driver

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.

Position Summary

Are you an experienced and reliable driver seeking a challenging role as a Multi Drop Van Driver? We are currently hiring for the position of Multi Drop Van Driver to join our dynamic team. As a crucial member of our Fleet and Transport Team, you will be responsible for efficiently and safely completing upwards of 50 drops per day using a 3.5-tonne van.

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 of up to 25 kg.
• 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. 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].