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Job Title: Multi Drop Van Driver

Location: Cornwall Linkpoint PL26 8RA

Hours per week: Minimum 48 hours – Please note this is a 6 day working week, working Monday-Friday (Full Days) + Saturday Morning

Salary: £34,045

Are you an experienced and reliable driver seeking a challenging role as a Multi Drop Van Driver? We are currently hiring for the position of Multi Drop Van Driver to join our dynamic team. As a crucial member of our Fleet and Transport Team, you will be responsible for efficiently and safely completing upwards of 50 drops per day using a 3.5-tonne van.

Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate a 3.5-tonne van to complete assigned daily pharmaceutical deliveries.

  • Load and unload totes onto the van while maintaining their integrity and security.

  • Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction.

  • Keep accurate records of deliveries made, and any other relevant information.

  • Communicate effectively with the transport team to relay updates or address any issues that may arise during the delivery process.

  • Completing daily vehicle checks to ensure your van is in a roadworthy condition.

  • Ability to lift tote bins with a weight up to 25kgs.

  • Carry out upwards of 50 high volume deliveries per day.

    About the Candidate and the type of person who would fit us best:

  • Valid manual driver's licence with no more than 3 ‘live’ points on your licence

  • Proven experience as a Multi Drop Van Driver or similar role.

  • Familiarity with local traffic laws and knowledge of assigned delivery areas/routes.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers and colleagues.

  • Ability to work independently while adhering to delivery schedules.

    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 team member 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.

    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

    About The Company:

    Alliance Healthcare 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.

    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

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