Multi Drop Deliver Driver

Job title:

Multi Drop Deliver Driver

Company

Cencora

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 center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!Job DetailsEmployer: Alliance HealthcareLocation: Exeter Service Centre, EX2 8QWHours per Week: Minimum 48 hours – Please note this is a 6 day working week, working Monday-Friday (Full Days) + Saturday MorningEmployment: PermanentSalary: £34,045.44 + OvertimeWe are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Bringing Healthcare closer.This is at the heart of everything we do at Alliance Healthcare and we would love for you to join us on our journey to help millions of patients across the UK lead healthier lives.Our Service Centres play a pivotal role in the success of our business and are responsible for ensuring hat we deliver potentially lifesaving medicines to an extensive network of local customers on a twice daily basis.As a Multi Drop Driver, you will be responsible for the timely, efficient and accurate delivery of our pharmaceutical products to all our valued customers. Our delivery drivers are the daily point of contact with our customers. Customer Care is essential in that their deliveries are correct, and any shortages or errors are reported promptly. Therefore, scanning and checking of items are a priority to ensure this is maintained correctly. You will also be responsible for a daily vehicle check to ensure it is in a roadworthy condition and will always maintain the security of the vehicle.Mandatory Requirements:

• A full driving license must be held relevant to the vehicle being driven
• For insurance purposes, all drivers must be over 21 years of age
• Existing employees must update fleet services accordingly with any changes to their license status e.g. points on their license, driving bans etc
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Customer care
• Intermediate Numeracy and Literacy

Desirable skills and attributes and our ideal candidate:Positive attitude towards customer care Excellent communication skills Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable approach to work.Key Accountabilities:

• To maintain a safe a competent standard of driving, observing speed limits and other traffic signs and giving due regard to other road users.
• To have a daily check to ensure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition including a check of the lights, brakes, coolant, etc.
• To report any faults, breakdowns, accidents or delays.
• To maintain the internal and external condition of the vehicle together with the cleanliness of the vehicle.
• To ensure sufficient quantities of fuel have been taken for the day’s work.
• To maintain the security of the vehicle and its contents at all times.
• To check all orders shown on the Epod Terminal (dropsheets) and ensure all orders are loaded on the vehicle.
• To collect goods returned for credit, mail, cheques or delivery bins and their safe return to the branch at times instructed by the branch management.
• Ensure damages/breakages are dealt with promptly and correctly with due regard to special procedures for HazChems.
• To maintain a smart appearance at all times.
• To help maintain good customer relations.
• To be involved in other duties as may be defined from time to time by the Management.
• Meet all Health & Safety requirements.

Desirable

• Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is highly desirable
• Route planning experience

MANUAL HANDLINGIt should be noted that manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending are “essential requirements” of this role.Whilst Alliance Healthcare is committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, we have a duty of care to ensure we do not instigate or worsen any conditions that would prevent the employee from carrying out manual handling duties.On that basis, for this role we cannot make “reasonable adjustments” for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties. If you are unsure as to whether this applies to your application, you must detail on your application form and discuss at interview any information you feel may be relevant.Existing employees should keep their line manager informed of any changes that may affect their ability to carry out such duties.Additional Information:Drivers are required to maintain a smart appearance due to their constant interaction with external customersBenefits:As well as your salary, we can offer you the following additional benefits working with us:

• 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
• Access to mental health first aiders at work

If you are an experienced Multi Drop Van Driver who can handle the demands of at least 50 drops per day in a 3.5-tonne van while providing excellent service, we invite you to apply today. Please submit your CV highlighting relevant experience as a Multi Drop Van Driver.Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.If successfully shortlisted, you will attend an online interview which is successful will lead to a driving assessment and computer based risk assessment at the Service Centre.#alliancehealthcare.We play a significant role in the medical supply chain and everything that we do has a direct impact on the end user, the patient.As part of Cencora, we are ideally placed to help you grow and develop your career as far as you want to go. Our diversity and inclusion vision is to create a culture were we value the differences that a diverse workplace brings, powering greater collaboration and innovationWhat 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.Full timeAffiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment OpportunityCencora 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

Expected salary

£34045.44 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:13:28 GMT

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