Associate Driver, Logistics & Transportation
Job Summary
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 Title: Driver
Location: Hythe
Summary of Role
We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Driver to support the safe and timely transportation of products materials and medical samples. This role is responsible for completing scheduled deliveries and collections maintaining accurate transport records ensuring compliance with transportation regulations and delivering excellent service to customers while supporting operational efficiency.
- Complete assigned collections and deliveries in accordance with route schedules and service requirements.
- Verify shipment details and obtain required signatures or proof of delivery.
- Maintain accurate transport documentation and delivery records.
- Transport products materials and medical samples in line with handling requirements and transportation regulations.
- Communicate delivery updates delays and shipment issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Support loading unloading packaging and labelling activities to ensure shipment integrity.
- Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance issues or supply shortages promptly.
- Assist with specialised transport activities including transfer-point airport hand-to-hand and adjusted schedule deliveries as required.
- Full valid driving licence appropriate for the vehicle being operated.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling documentation and deliveries.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to follow routes schedules and delivery procedures effectively.
- Knowledge of health safety and transportation regulations.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Reliable and professional approach to work.
- Basic IT skills for recording and reporting delivery information.
- Previous experience in a delivery courier logistics or transport role.
- Experience handling healthcare pharmaceutical or medical products.
- Knowledge of temperature-controlled transportation requirements.
- Familiarity with electronic proof-of-delivery systems.
- Understanding of transportation compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with route planning systems.
- Customer-facing service experience.
- Flexibility to support specialist delivery assignments when required.
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities.
- Career progression within a global healthcare organisation.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
- Paid annual leave entitlement.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential healthcare products and services.
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High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience than 2 years of experience in transportation logistics courier operations delivery services or a related field 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 timeCencora 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 companys 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.
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