Delivery Driver

About the role

As a Van Driver, you will play an essential role in helping us to be the largest distributor of pharmaceutical and healthcare products to our customers. You will be accountable for the distribution of goods to our customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with agreed SLA’s. You will be responsible for loading your vehicle and then fulfilling your allocated route, using an EPOD (electronic device) to record your deliveries and obtain signatures.

This will be multi-drop deliveries and drivers will interact directly with our customers, therefore customer service skills are essential. Drivers will be assigned a route but may be required to cover other routes to provide support for holiday and absence cover.

It would be advantageous if candidates had prior knowledge of the North West Region, however, full support and on the job training will be given to all colleagues ahead of them completing their assigned route.

Reporting to the Transport Manager you will play an integral part in making sure that we exceed company key performance indicators (KPI) measures and continue to deliver an efficient, safe and vital healthcare service to our customers.

Why AAH?

Part of McKesson UK, AAH are the leading medical supplier in the UK, we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good. By working for AAH, you’ll have access to training and development programmes at all stages of your career through one of our many pathways; whether it’s a step into management, a regional role, or even at our Head office – the opportunities are endless.

Our ability to shape the future of healthcare depends on the passion and hard work of our people. As well as the benefits you would expect; 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday, pension scheme, company bonus scheme, we also offer:

• Market leading maternity, paternity and adoption leave

• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app

• Up to 50% staff discount at LloydsPharmacy in store and online!

At AAH, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we encourage it for the benefit of our colleagues, our services, and our communities. You’ll have access to our diversity networks and inclusion groups as we strive to become a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves.

About You

Progression is readily available across the business, with natural progression from this role being to a Transport Supervisor or Manager. You could also look at moving into other areas of the warehouse operation or into a regional or support centre-based role.

About Us

Every day, millions of people rely on AAH Pharmaceuticals to deliver their medicines. Part of McKesson, a leading healthcare company, and the UK’s largest pharmaceutical wholesaler, we work together to provide the NHS with a safe, efficient and cost-effective way of getting healthcare products from manufacturers to dispensing points all over the country – improving processes whenever and wherever we can. It takes meticulous planning, proven skills and a team of highly experienced people to make it happen.

We are defined by ourICAREvalues, andILEADbehaviours. These guide our decision making and help to make sure we stay focussed on what really matters.Together, ICARE and ILEAD build our shared value system and are the key pillars of McKesson’s culture.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment team.

Role Profile

Town

Warrington

County

Cheshire