Despatch Loader

To load / unload vehicles safely and accurately and to aid in the despatch of all vehicles on time

Objectives

Ensuring all Fork Lift Truck daily checks are performed for both ride on and pedestrian vehicles, reporting any failures to Despatch Supervisor
Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of colleagues internally and externally are considered at all times regarding despatch and loading activities
Ensuring all loads are positioned correctly and safely secured for in transit outbound journeys. To ensure the correct use of appropriate equipment of retaining bars and straps
Ensuring loading schedules are followed to ensure correct pallets are despatched to Service Centres within the Network
To accurately record and administer information that supports KPI's, quality, equipment and load traceability
Ensuring trailers are unloaded safely and deliver inbound consignments to correct locations making sure any accompanying paperwork is accounted for and submitted to the Despatch Supervisor
Managing known 3rd Party consignments safely and accurately along with any additional communicated ad-hoc work streams that come through the network
Ensure all issues are communicated immediately to the Despatch Supervisor and support remedial action for positive outcome
To work with, communicate effectively and co-operate with colleagues to ensure despatch runs productively and effectively to achieve optimum service and results
Ensure all good housekeeping principles (sweeping and washing) are maintained in consideration of trailers, the transport yard and within the warehouse
Support other sections of the Service Centre as and when required
Advise Manager of any instance requiring special action
Maintain Standards in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy
Skills / Knowledge

Capacity to use initiative and work under pressure regarding despatch and loading activities
Excellent communication both verbal and written
Excellent own time management with key focus on schedules and departure deadlines
Good all round knowledge of the Service Delivery Department to include Manual, Despatch, Bulk functions
To be flexible and carry out any reasonable requests as determined by SC Management
Be self motivated, responsible with a commitment to compliance and Health & Safety
#alliancehealthcare

As Part of Cencora, Alliance Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor in the UK. Supplying medical and healthcare products, serving over 16,500 pharmacies, hospitals and dispensing doctors throughout the UK. Founded as UniChem in 1938, we have a vast amount of history and experience in this sector.

At Alliance Healthcare UK, our vision is to create a diverse and inclusive culture where we value all team members, enabling greater collaboration and innovation and inspiring us to help people across the UK lead healthier and happier lives.

Pay rate: £12.56

Shift Days: Sunday to Thursday

Hours: 39 hours per week

Shift Times: Sunday 0700-1500 or 1100-1900 and Monday - Thursday- 1630-0030