Multi Drop Van Driver

Cencora, Inc.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Driver to join our UK team in Maidstone. The role focuses on safe, timely transport of products, materials and medical samples while maintaining high service standards.

You will complete deliveries, verify PODs, and follow routes with attention to safety and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and independent work habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience in driving, courier, or transport role.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic IT skills for maintaining delivery records.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in transport.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned collections and deliveries on schedule.
• Verify shipment details and obtain signatures or POD.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples safely.
• Follow route plans, temperature controls, and regulations.
• Provide timely delivery status updates.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labeling.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and report issues.
• Assist with specialist transport assignments.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Basic IT skills

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Delivery management systems

Job description

We are looking for a professional and reliable Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of products, materials, and medical samples while ensuring compliance with operational procedures and service standards. You will play a key role in maintaining delivery accuracy, customer satisfaction, and the smooth running of logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned collections and deliveries in line with scheduled timings and service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and obtain signatures or proof of delivery documentation.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples safely and securely.
• Follow route plans, temperature control requirements, and transportation regulations.
• Provide timely updates on delivery status, delays, or shipment exceptions.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities as required.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Assist with specialist transport assignments, including transfer-point, airport, and hand-to-hand deliveries. Full UK driving licence with a good driving record.
• Previous experience in a driving, courier, or transport role.
• Strong understanding of delivery processes and transport documentation.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a transport environment.
• Basic IT skills for maintaining delivery records and operational updates.

Desirable

• Experience transporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical products.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled logistics.
• Familiarity with route planning and delivery management systems.
• Experience handling time-critical or regulated shipments.Understanding of transport compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting specialist logistics or courier services.
• Additional driving or logistics-related qualifications.
• Experience working within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• 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.

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. Full time Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited 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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.