Driver

To ensure the speedy, efficient and accurate delivery of assembled product and invoices to the customer within the corporate guidelines.,

• 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 dropsheets and ensure all orders are loaded on the vehicle.
• To collect goods returned for credit, 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., 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.Key Working Relationships:
• Constant interaction with external customers
• Regular liaison with other drivers and members of the transport team
Level of Decision Making:
• Required to act on own initiative and work unsupervised
• Required to monitor the condition of own vehicle and report and damages or faults
• Serious faults or damages may result in the driver making the decision the vehicle is not roadworthy
  
  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
• Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is highly desirable
• Route planning experience
MANUAL HANDLING It should be noted that manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending are "essential requirements" of this role.

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!, 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.