Multi Drop Van Driver

Cencora, Inc.; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a reliable Driver to support safe, secure, and timely transport of products and medical samples. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping and high-quality customer service while adhering to company procedures and regulatory requirements.

You will complete deliveries, verify documents, and maintain vehicle readiness. The position requires a full driving licence, relevant experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a full valid driving licence with a safe driving record.
• Experience in driving, transport or logistics.
• Knowledge of delivery procedures and transport documents.
• Qualification in dangerous goods awareness or related licences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete collection and delivery activities in line with scheduled routes and service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and obtain required signatures or proof of delivery documentation.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples safely and securely.
• Adhere to temperature control requirements and transportation regulations where applicable.
• Communicate delivery progress, delays, and shipment exceptions promptly.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities to ensure shipment readiness.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report maintenance issues as required.
• Assist with specialised transport activities, including transfer-point, airport, hand-to-hand, and adjusted schedule assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Driver to support the safe, secure, and timely transportation of products and medical samples. This role is responsible for ensuring deliveries are completed in line with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations while maintaining accurate records and providing excellent service. Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Complete collection and delivery activities in line with scheduled routes and service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and obtain required signatures or proof of delivery documentation.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples safely and securely.
• Adhere to temperature control requirements and transportation regulations where applicable.
• Communicate delivery progress, delays, and shipment exceptions promptly.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities to ensure shipment readiness.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report maintenance issues as required.
• Assist with specialised transport activities, including transfer-point, airport, hand-to-hand, and adjusted schedule assignments.

Requirements

• Full valid driving licence with a safe driving record.
• Previous experience in a driving, transport, or logistics role.
• Good understanding of delivery procedures and transport documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling shipments and records.
• Ability to follow operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic IT skills for completing records and status updates.
• Additional driving or transport-related qualifications., High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. Less than 2 years of experience in transportation, logistics, courier operations, delivery services, or a related field required. Certification in dangerous goods awareness, licensure in operation of the applicable vehicle class, cold chain handling, or equivalent required.

Desirable skills

• Experience transporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical products.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled transportation requirements.
• Familiarity with route planning and logistics systems.
• Experience handling time-sensitive or regulated shipments.
• Understanding of proof-of-delivery and compliance processes.
• Experience supporting airport or specialist transport services.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a logistics environment.

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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

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.

What Cencora offers

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.