Delivery Driver & Warehouse Operative - Life Sciences

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Competitive salary plus bonus and shift allowance

The position operates on a Monday to Friday rotational shift pattern, comprising: Early Shift: 07:30 - 16:30 Late Shift: 09:00 - 18:00

Scope

As a Driver Warehouse & Temperature Control Operative for our Edinburgh Operations you will be involved in the efficient collection and delivery of a variety of packaged consignments and other material which may be either temperature critical or time sensitive. The role requires the use of a light goods vehicle, usually over short distances, but may require travel over longer distances with occasional overnight stays.

Role and Responsibilities

• The role involves transporting shipments securely and efficiently, following operational instructions, and maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Tasks include verifying consignments, loading/unloading vehicles, and ensuring documentation accuracy.
• The operative must communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and colleagues, reporting issues promptly.
• Maintaining vehicle cleanliness, safety inspections, and adhering to maintenance schedules are essential duties.

Import and Export Operations

• Import tasks include unloading shipments, verifying documentation, and managing temperature-controlled materials.
• Export responsibilities involve preparing shipments, verifying instructions, and ensuring compliance with packaging and documentation standards.
• Both processes require careful handling of temperature-sensitive items and accurate record-keeping.

Warehousing and Stock Management

• The role includes inspecting and maintaining handling equipment, ensuring a clean warehouse environment.
• Refurbishing reusable packaging and managing inventory levels are key tasks.
• Monitoring the condition of temperature-control materials ensures shipment integrity and operational readiness.

 

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Candidate Requirements and Attributes

• Experience of working in a warehouse, distribution, transport or driving related position in a time critical and temperature controlled environment

• Experience of route planning, working to delivery schedules and warehouse operations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team 

• Remains calm under pressure

• Flexible approach to shifts and last-minute cover 

• High attention to detail

• Able to prioritise workload
• Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, strong communication, and organizational skills.
• Personal attributes include being reliable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Physical capability, team spirit, and a professional appearance are essential for success in the role.
• Driving licence with no more tham 6 points

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: World Courier (UK) Ltd

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 [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned