LGV Class 1 Driver

Job Title: LGV Class 1 Driver
Location: Basingstoke CDC
Work Pattern: 40 hours per week

Salary: £43,430.40

Summary of Role

We are looking for a dependable and safety-focused LGV Class 1 Driver to join our team at Basingstoke CDC. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely transportation of products while supporting warehouse and distribution operations. You will play a vital part in maintaining service excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with all transport and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport products between distribution centres, customer locations, and other designated sites.
• Complete vehicle loading, unloading, and product transfer activities accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-use and post-use vehicle inspections, reporting defects or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Ensure all delivery, shipment, and transportation documentation is completed accurately.
• Follow planned delivery schedules while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Communicate delivery updates, delays, and discrepancies to relevant stakeholders.
• Comply with all road transport legislation, company policies, and health and safety procedures.
• Support warehouse operations where required to ensure effective movement and storage of products.

Skills and Knowledge

• Valid LGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience driving LGV Class 1 vehicles within a logistics or distribution environment.
• Good understanding of transport regulations, driver hours, and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail when completing documentation and vehicle checks.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic IT skills for completing records and operational system updates.

Desirable

• Experience working within a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated distribution environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory management processes.
• Experience using transport management or warehouse management systems.
• Counterbalance, Reach Truck, or other relevant warehouse equipment certification.
• Experience conducting product checks and maintaining accurate delivery records.
• Understanding of quality, compliance, and traceability requirements.
• ADR certification or additional transport-related qualifications.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Comprehensive training and onboarding support.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Access to employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory control, or a related field required. Certification in forklift operation, licensure in commercial vehicle operation appropriate for assigned vehicle class and transported materials or equivalent preferred.

What Cencora offers

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.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

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.

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