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Job Title: Delivery Driver
Department: Transport
Location: Dundee Link point
Reports To: Fleet & Transport Manager
Salary: £34,045.44 pa
Hours: 48 per week
Monday - Saturday am
Job Purpose:
To ensure the speedy, efficient and accurate delivery of goods and invoices to the customer within the corporate guidelines.
All staff are expected to understand the principles of Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use (2013/C 68/01) which is reflected in our SOP – REF Chapter 1 AHDL GDP 1.1. It will be a requirement for all staff to be trained in this SOP and have an annual refresher. All other GDP training will be job specific and as per your personal training matrix.
Key Accountabilities
* To maintain a safe and 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 tyres, lights, brakes, coolant, oil, etc. Faults found should be immediately reported to Transport Management.
* To ensure Weekly Mileage Sheets are correctly completed on a daily basis and completed sheets are passed into transport office prior to commencement of work each Monday morning.
* To report any faults, breakdowns, accidents or delays whilst on the road.
* To maintain the internal and external condition and cleanliness of the vehicle.
* Ensure the vehicle spillage kit is present and in a serviceable condition; any missing or damaged items should be reported immediately.
* 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 are present and loaded on the vehicle.
* Ensure prompt and correct delivery of all orders in strict drop sheet sequence and signatures are obtained from the customer representatives to confirm delivery of all items.
* To collect goods returned for credit, mail, cheques or delivery bins and ensure their safe return to the branch as instructed by the branch management.
* Ensure damages and breakages are dealt with promptly and correctly with due regard to special handling procedures for HazChems.
* To maintain a smart appearance at all times.
* To help maintain good customer relations.
* To advise management immediately of any changes to their licence status, e.g. points, bans, etc.
* To be involved in other duties as may be defined from time to time by Management.
* Meet all Health & Safety requirements.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
* A full driving licence must be held relevant to the vehicle being driven.
* For insurance purposes, all drivers must be over 21 years of age.
* Whilst we do not ask for a clean licence, we will assess the risk of employing applicants who have points as this may affect our decision to shortlist.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent customer care.
* Intermediate numeracy.
* Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is highly desirable.
* Route planning experience.
Key Dimensions:
No managerial responsibility and no direct influence on budget.
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 any damages or faults.
* Serious faults or damages may result in the driver making the decision the vehicle is not roadworthy.
Additional Information:
Drivers are required to maintain a smart appearance due to their constant interaction with external customers.
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. Drivers must ensure the prompt reporting of any illness/injury that may affect manual handling.
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.
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 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.
About Us
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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