Associate Driver, Logistics & Transportation

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.

Job Title: Driver. Location: Chessington.

Summary of Role: We are seeking a reliable and professional Transport Driver to support the safe and timely collection and delivery of products, materials, and medical samples. This role is essential in maintaining service excellence by ensuring shipments are transported securely, documentation is accurately completed, and customer requirements are met in compliance with transportation regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled pickup and delivery activities in line with agreed timelines and service requirements.
• Verify shipment details and ensure all delivery documentation is completed accurately.
• Obtain required signatures and proof of delivery for all shipments.
• Transport products, materials, and medical samples safely while adhering to transportation regulations and temperature control requirements.
• Communicate delivery updates, delays, and shipment exceptions promptly to relevant stakeholders.
• Support loading, unloading, packaging, and labelling activities to maintain shipment integrity.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and report maintenance issues as required.
• Assist with specialist transportation services, including airport transfers, hand-to-hand deliveries, and adjusted schedule assignments.

Skills and Knowledge

• Full valid driving licence with a safe driving record.
• Previous experience in a driving, courier, logistics, or transportation role.
• Strong understanding of delivery procedures and transport documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling records and paperwork.
• Ability to follow route plans and delivery schedules effectively.
• Good communication skills with the ability to provide service updates and resolve issues.
• Ability to handle and transport sensitive or regulated products responsibly.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and transportation compliance requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Transporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical products.
• Understanding of temperature-controlled transportation processes.
• Familiarity with electronic proof-of-delivery systems.
• Experience working within regulated logistics environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection and basic maintenance procedures.
• Customer service experience in a distribution or logistics setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to work within a global healthcare and pharmaceutical services organisation.

Requirements

• 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.
• ADR or other relevant transportation qualifications.
• Experience supporting specialist or time-critical delivery services.
• Experience working within regulated logistics environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection and basic maintenance procedures.
• Customer service experience in a distribution or logistics setting.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and transportation compliance requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.

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