Job Details
* Job Title: Transport Team Leader
* Hours: 48 hours per week
* Shift times: Monday to Friday 1000‑1800 & Saturday 0600‑1400
* Rate of Pay: £14.93 per hour
This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.
Job Purpose
To drive, motivate and be the first point of contact for Team Members in the achievement of daily operational targets, set by the Management Team, with a focus on guiding and developing staff your team. To plan and expedite the effective and efficient control of the Branch transport / distribution operation with budgeted targets and operational objectives.
Responsibilities
* Ensure company procedure/standards are adopted and monitored with regards to transportation of products
* Leadership of the administration team and porters
* Weekly and daily input of driver’s payments and overtime
* Reporting of vehicle defects/maintenance requirements to ensure road‑worthiness and compliance with company requirements
* Effective reaction to breakdowns and accidents
* Ensuring vehicle security disciplines are maintained
* Effective reporting and monitoring of vehicle accidents/incidents
* Ensure all Fines are investigated
* Ensuring Telephone queries are answered and dealt with as soon as possible
* Ensuring standards are maintained with regards to vehicle and driver presentation
* Ensuring monitoring standards are maintained with regards to order control, driver records, customer service‑related incidents
* Overall knowledge of operation required, to cover during absence and holidays
Please note: This role involves manual handling duties. We cannot make reasonable adjustments for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties.
Requirements
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Intermediate numeracy and literacy
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* People management experience
* Vehicle maintenance procedures/schedule
* Proven experience in a transportation or logistics role preferably within a team leader role
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage team members.
* Knowledge of transportation regulations, route planning, and vehicle maintenance practices.
* Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities to handle complex logistics challenges
* Valid Drivers License
Benefits
* 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
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.
Additional Information
We do receive a lot of applications for our transport roles so we may close this advert early should we receive sufficient applications.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
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