Multi Drop Van Driver
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Job Details
Job Title: Multi Drop Driver
Location: Burgess Hill
Work Pattern: Minimum 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday (full days) plus Saturday morning
Summary of Role
Alliance Healthcare, part of Cencora, is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Multi Drop Driver to join our Fleet and Transport team in Burgess Hill. This role is essential in supporting the delivery of pharmaceutical and healthcare products to pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers, helping to ensure patients receive the medicines and products they need. You will be responsible for completing a high volume of daily deliveries safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of customer service.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a 3.5-tonne van to complete scheduled pharmaceutical deliveries
- Complete upwards of 50 deliveries per day across assigned routes
- Load and unload delivery totes while maintaining product security and integrity
- Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance
- Provide excellent customer service during all deliveries
- Accurately maintain delivery records and relevant documentation
- Communicate effectively with the transport team regarding route updates or issues
- Follow all company procedures, road safety regulations, and delivery schedules
Skills and Knowledge
- Valid UK manual driving licence with no more than 3 live penalty points
- Previous experience in a multi-drop driving or delivery role
- Strong knowledge of local road networks and delivery routes
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a busy delivery schedule
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to accurately complete delivery documentation
- Reliable, professional, and safety-conscious approach to work
Desirable
- Experience delivering pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated products
- Previous experience driving a 3.5-tonne vehicle
- Understanding of transport and logistics operations
- Experience using handheld delivery or route management systems
- Knowledge of vehicle safety and compliance requirements
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment
- Flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements
- Experience working within customer-focused delivery services
Benefits
- Service-related 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 employee discount scheme
- Opportunity to join a leading healthcare distribution organisation
- Inclusive and supportive working environment within Cencora and Alliance Healthcare
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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.What Cencora offers
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Full timeAffiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment Opportunity
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