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Job Details

Job Title: Transport Driver
Location: Various Locations
Work Pattern: Full Time

Summary of Role

We are seeking a reliable and professional Transport Driver to join our logistics team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and timely collection, transportation, and delivery of products, materials, and medical samples. You will play a key role in maintaining high service standards, ensuring shipments are handled in accordance with regulatory requirements, operational procedures, and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled collection and delivery activities in line with service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and obtain proof of delivery documentation.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples safely and securely.
• Follow route plans and temperature-controlled transport requirements where applicable.
• Communicate delivery progress, delays, and shipment exceptions promptly.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and report maintenance requirements.
• Assist with specialist transport assignments, including airport, transfer-point, and hand-to-hand deliveries.

Skills and Knowledge

• Full UK driving licence with a strong safety record.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to accurately complete transport documentation and records.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of road safety and transportation regulations.
• Professional and reliable approach to work.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a transport, courier, or delivery role.
• Experience handling healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical products.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled transportation requirements.
• Familiarity with proof of delivery systems and handheld devices.
• Understanding of logistics and route planning processes.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of shipment tracking systems.
• Experience supporting time-critical delivery operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive training and onboarding programme.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts and reward schemes.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to work within a leading healthcare and logistics organisation.

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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.

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.

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 [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned