LGV Class1 Driver

Exeter
£40,560 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

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 DetailsJob Title: LGV Class 1 DriverLocation: Exeter Exeter, EX2 8QWHours per week: 48, Monday to Saturday, working evenings/nights from 4.30pm until finishSalary: £40,560 per annumJob Purpose:To ensure the speedy, efficient and accurate delivery of assembled products and invoices to the customer within corporate guidelines.This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare businessAbout The Company:Alliance Healthcare, Cencora is a leading distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products, serving over 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and dispensing doctors throughout the United Kingdom.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 innovation.Responsibilities:

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 abide by all tacho-graph laws and ensure daily/weekly rests are taken as required
Ensure all Proof of Deliveries listed on drop sheets have been delivered to customers and report any shortages to the transport department before leaving the customer.
Upon receipt of collection request, collect goods returned from external customers as instructed by the transport staff.
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 dropsheets and ensure all orders are loaded on the vehicle.
Ensure all trailer seal numbers are logged before departure and before opening at the service centre or external customer.
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 maintain at all times good communications with the transport staff based at the service centre.
To be involved in other duties as may be defined from time to time by the Management.
Meet all Health & Safety requirements.

Requirements:

A full driving license must be held relevant to the vehicle being driven
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
Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is highly desirable
Route planning experience

Benefits:In addition to 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

We do receive a lot of applications for our driving roles so we may close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.#alliancehealthcare.Manual Handling:It 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.What Cencora offersBenefit 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

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