This role is in support of Cencora’s wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

We are seeking an efficient and motivated Driver Team Manager to oversee our transport shift operations. This role ensures legal compliance, prioritises safety, and achieves financial and operational objectives. You will work collaboratively within the transport team to meet and continuously improve service and cost targets.

Location: Belfast, BT3

Salary: £37,547.40 + Benefits

Hours per week: 39

Shift Times: Rotational basis – Week 1: 6 days; Week 2: 4 days.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure prompt rectification of reported vehicle defects.

• Monitor and manage drivers’ performance, ensuring adherence to procedures as outlined in the drivers’ duties booklet.

• Maintain vehicle security and enforce compliance with controls around van condition and preventative maintenance.

• Ensure vehicle and driver presentation meets company standards to enhance our brand image.

• Monitor drivers adherence to delivery sequences and record actual start and finish times for each route.

• Report maintenance requirements to ensure roadworthiness and promote driver safety.

• Manage the collection and return of delivery bins and customer returns per company guidelines.

• Maintain a driver training programme to enhance skills, competencies, and route knowledge.

• Communicate effectively regarding driver delivery failures to minimise customer service disruptions.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and accidents.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and Goods Distribution Practice (GDP) procedures.

• Lead and motivate the transport team through regular briefings and performance appraisals.

• Collaborate with management colleagues to drive efficiencies and promote continuous improvement.

Education:

• CPC holder is desirable or willingness to pursue this accreditation.

Work Experience:

• Proven experience in leading transport operations, including drivers and administrators.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong leadership skills to engage drivers and enhance performance.

• Familiarity with transport systems and processes, such as Microlise; aptitude for learning new systems.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

• Organised, analytical, and comfortable in communication.

• Openness to process and change management.

• Knowledge of the pharmaceuticals industry is desirable.