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At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!\nJob Details\nThis role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.\nLocation: Birmingham, B24 8TG\nSalary: £29,000 per annum\nShift: Day shift: 6:00am - 3:00pm Monday to Friday\nHours: 40 hours per week.\nJob Purpose\nTo 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 team members in your team. To plan and expedite the effective and efficient control of the Central Logistics Centre Transport Fleet function with budgeted targets and operational objectives\nPrincipal Accountabilities:\nLeading the Health and Safety agenda for the site\nEnsure transport operational costs remain within budget by implementing and monitoring robust control mechanisms.\nDrive daily performance of operatives to meet productivity and quality targets.\nReport transport failures and monitor corrective actions.\nManage loading of LCVs and HGVs to ensure on-time departures, including lean loading of drivers and porters.\nImplement daily rota plans and escalate concerns promptly.\nMaintain operating standards: vehicle security, paperwork accuracy, housekeeping, and health & safety.\nEnsure compliance with GDP and SOPs, delivering training as directed by management.\nPromote IIP culture through team briefings, training, and return-to-work processes.\nLead weekly team briefings and maintain effective communication.\nEffectively influence and communicate within the organisation.\nFoster an inclusive and supportive team environment by promoting diversity, respecting individual differences, and ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to the success of Cencora Alliance Healthcare.\nSupport Driver Team Manager in achieving departmental objectives.\nEnsure all customer deliveries are completed in the prescribed manner, meeting agreed service standards.\nInvestigate customer service issues promptly, provide feedback, and implement remedial actions to prevent recurrence.\nMaintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring customer needs are prioritised and productive relationships are built and sustained.\nDrive the Health and Safety agenda for transport, ensuring the department meets all Health and Safety (H&S) requirements.\nConduct regular reviews, training, and risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards.\n.\nKnowledge, Skills and Experience Required:\n· Ability to engage and motivate team members.\n· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n· Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks\n· Knowledge of warehouse, transport and distribution processes.\n· Familiarity with security, audit, and compliance processes.\n· Ability to use initiative within set boundaries.\n· Proficient in Microsoft tools including 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams\n· Understanding and compliance with GDP principles.\n· An awareness of health and safety regulations and best practices within the transport and logistics sector.\nBenefits:\nThe benefits in this role include:\nFree Parking\nContributory Pension Scheme\nPerks at Work (Discounts on top brands)\nEmployee Assistance Programme\n20 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service length\nOutdoor Multi-Use Games Area onsite\nWhat Cencora offers\nBenefit 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.\nFull timeAffiliated Companies\nAffiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment Opportunity\nCencora 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.\nThe 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.\nCencora 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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. 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