Transport Team Leader

AmerisourceBergen; Croydon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Croydon is seeking a Transport Team Leader to motivate and manage team members in achieving operational targets. You will oversee transportation standards, maintain vehicle compliance, and ensure effective communication. The ideal candidate possesses excellent leadership skills, a valid driver's license, and previous experience in transportation or logistics. Competitive pay and benefits including career development opportunities are offered.

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transportation or logistics role, preferably in a team leader role.
• Valid Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Drive, motivate and be the first point of contact for Team Members.
• Ensure company procedure/standards are adopted and monitored with regards to transportation of products.
• Effectively report and monitor vehicle accidents/incidents.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate numeracy and literacy

Excellent time management and organisational skills

People management experience

Strong leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of transportation regulations

Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

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

Job Details

Job Title: Transport Team Leader

Hours: 48 hours per week

Shift times: Monday to Friday 1000-1800 & Saturday 0600-1400

Rate of Pay: £ 14.93 per hour

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

Job Purpose

To drive, motivate and be the first point of contact for Team Members in the achievement of daily operational targets, set by the Management Team, with a focus on guiding and developing staff your team. To plan and expedite the effective and efficient control of the Branch transport / distribution operation with budgeted targets and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company procedure/standards are adopted and monitored with regards to transportation of products
• Leadership of the administration team and am porters
• Weekly and daily input of driver’s payments and overtime
• Reporting of vehicle defects/maintenance requirements to ensure road-worthiness and compliance with company requirements
• Effective reaction to breakdowns and accidents
• Ensuring vehicle security disciplines are maintained
• Effective reporting and monitoring of vehicle accidents/incidents
• Ensure all Fines are investigated
• Ensuring Telephone queries are answered and dealt with as soon as possible
• Ensuring standards are maintained with regards to vehicle and driver presentation
• Ensuring monitoring standards are maintained with regards to order control, driver records, customer service-related incidents
• Overall knowledge of operation required, to cover during absence and holidays

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• People management experience
• Vehicle maintenance procedures/schedule
• Proven experience in a transportation or logistics role preferably within a team leader role
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage team members.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, route planning, and vehicle maintenance practices.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities to handle complex logistics challenges
• Valid Drivers License

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 transport roles so we may close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.

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

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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 accommodations requests will not be returned.