Alliance Healthcare
Multi Drop Van Driver
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Job Details
Job Title: Multi Drop Driver
Location: Croydon
Work Pattern: Full Time, 48 hours per week minimum. Monday to Friday (full days) plus Saturday mornings.
Summary Of Role
Alliance Healthcare, part of Cencora, is a leading distributor of pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products across the UK. We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Multi Drop Driver to join our Fleet and Transport Team in Croydon. In this role, you will play a vital part in the healthcare supply chain, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of essential medicines and healthcare products to customers across the region.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a 3.5-tonne van to complete scheduled pharmaceutical deliveries.
- Complete a high volume of deliveries, typically 50 or more drops per day.
- Load and unload delivery totes while ensuring product integrity and security.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Accurately record delivery information and complete required documentation.
- Communicate effectively with the transport team regarding delivery progress and any issues.
- Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report defects promptly.
- Follow all company procedures, road traffic regulations and health and safety requirements.
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Skills And Knowledge
- Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 3 live penalty points.
- Previous experience in a multi drop driving or delivery role.
- Good knowledge of local road networks and delivery routes.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet delivery schedules.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach to work.
- Ability to carry out physically demanding duties, including lifting delivery totes.
Desirable
- Experience delivering pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare products.
- Experience using handheld delivery devices or route management systems.
- Knowledge of transport compliance and delivery documentation.
- Experience working within a fast-paced distribution environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills when managing route changes or delivery challenges.
- Familiarity with vehicle inspection and reporting procedures.
- Proven track record of maintaining high delivery accuracy.
- Understanding of customer service best practices within logistics operations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £37,489.92 per annum.
- Service-based holiday entitlement.
- Full uniform and PPE provided.
- Contributory pension scheme after 3 months' service.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Perks at Work discounts across a range of retailers.
- Opportunity to join a leading healthcare distribution business with a direct impact on patient care.
About Cencora
As Part of Cencora, Alliance Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler distributor in the UK. Supplying medical and healthcare products, serving over 17,000 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.
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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.
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Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
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