Driver
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: Preston
Work Pattern: Full-time
Salary: 37140.48
We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Multi-Drop Delivery Driver to join our this role you will be responsible for the safe accurate and timely delivery of products to customers while maintaining high standards of customer service vehicle compliance and operational efficiency. You will act as a key representative of the business building positive relationships with customers and supporting warehouse operations when required.
- Deliver customer orders safely efficiently and accurately in line with delivery schedules.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with company standards.
- Report vehicle defects breakdowns accidents delays or other operational issues promptly.
- Maintain the cleanliness security and general condition of the vehicle at all times.
- Ensure all deliveries are checked loaded and accounted for before departure.
- Collect returns delivery equipment and other items as required and return them to the branch.
- Manage damaged or returned goods in accordance with company procedures.
- Support warehouse and operational activities as required while maintaining health and safety standards.
- Full UK driving licence appropriate for the vehicle being driven.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling deliveries and documentation.
- Good understanding of road safety and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a wider transport and distribution team.
- Previous multi-drop delivery driving experience.
- Experience working within a logistics transport or distribution environment.
- Route planning and journey management experience.
- Knowledge of vehicle safety checks and transport compliance requirements.
- Experience handling customer deliveries and returns.
- Awareness of stock control and delivery documentation processes.
- Experience working in a customer-facing role.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements within delivery operations.
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive training and onboarding support.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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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.
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
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