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Job Title: Vehicle Banksman
Department: Transport Department
Location: Service Centre - Letchworth
Reports To: Driver Team Manager
Salary: £22,781.20
Working hours:
Monday to Thursday 13:00 – 18:30
Friday 12:00 – 18:00
Saturday 05:00 – 11:00
Alliance Healthcare Mission Statement:
Through the passion of our people, we will be the most effective, responsive and flexible healthcare solutions company in the UK providing first class service and logistics to our customers.
All staff are expected to understand the principles of Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal products for Human use (2013/C 68/01) which is reflected in our SOP – REF Chapter 1 AHDL GDP 1.1. it will be a requirement for all staff to be trained in this SOP and have an annual refresher. All other GDP training will be job specific and as per your personal training matrix.
The role will require you to live and work the company’s values Service, Trust, Entrepreneurship, Partnership and Simplicity.
Please note the Job Title “Banksman” refers to the industry recognised job title, the role is not gender specific i.e the role is equally suitable to males / females.
Job Purpose:
To direct and control the movements of vehicles at a service centre, these include light commercial vehicles and large goods vehicles entering and exiting the “Despatch” yard.
Traffic Management
The Banksman is in charge of helping manage the traffic flow, movement and direction of site vehicles. By doing so;
He/she assists the management team in the creation of safe systems of operation for vehicle and pedestrian movements in and out of the yard areas.
At peak times, he/she assists and guides drivers in their duties of manoeuvring vehicles into and out of designated parking / loading / unloading areas
At peak times he/she is required to manage and control the safe interaction of pedestrians and vehicles on the bay and in the yard areas.
Bring to the attention of site management where colleagues, visiting drivers or visitors fail to follow their instruction, or operate safely
As there is a lot of movement on the site, the banksman is an essential part of the smooth flow of operations.
Objectives:
To plan and agree the safe methods of operation for the transport and yard in conjunction with the Fleet & Transport Manager, Driver Team Manager and H&S and Compliance Manager
To complete or assist in the completion of the relevant Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work for the areas under your direct control
To directly control the peak activity times as specified by the Risk Assessments, this includes the direction of vehicles and pedestrians working in these areas
In conjunction with and supported by the Management Team actively endorse, promote and manage our IIP culture and status.
Support the Warehouse & Transport Management Teams in achieving departmental and company objectives
Carry out any reasonable request as determined by the Service Centre Management Team promoting and supporting company initiatives
To ensure that the transport yard is clean and clear of any rubbish
To assist the despatch porters with bringing in empty totes into the warehouse that have been brought back by drivers following there morning deliveries
To assist with the cleaning of soiled totes that have been returned from driver deliveries
To assist with other departments where needed
Competencies:
(The key behaviours required to achieve high levels of performance)
Leadership
Keeping the organisations vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action
Customer Focus
Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships. (This competency refers to both internal and external customers/clients)
Developing Self and Others
Develops self, other colleagues and teams to optimise potential and support the achievement of business objectives
Managing Change
Welcomes change as part of working life and actively looks for ways to improve business performance
Decision Making
Analyses and interprets data and situations to make informed business decisions
Communication
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
Planning and Organising
Plans, manages and organises time, tasks and resources to achieve business deadlines and targets
Skills / Knowledge:
Ability to engage and deliver motivation and form positive conditions amongst staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent own time management with key focus on staff management
Knowledge of department dependant systems with confidence to learn others
Ability to use initiative within pre-determined boundaries
Ability to prioritise within pre-determined boundaries
Familiarity with Security, Audit and Compliance processes.
Formal Banksman training is required – this is not a prerequisite to securing the position as full training will be given.
The ability to act as the site trainer for cascading Banksman training to other colleagues working in these areas.
Key Working Relationships:
Service Centre Management Team
Outbound Managers and Porters
Driver Team Managers and Drivers
External Suppliers & Hauliers
Level of Decision Making:
On completion of training this role does have some autonomy in decision making, within limits set by company policy and the Driver Team Manager.
Working with Team Members and the Management Team to formulate recommendations for the improvement of processes and procedures.
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Additional Information:
An element of flexibility will be required in relation to overtime, which may include full days, Saturdays and Bank Holiday working where necessary to meet the needs of the business. This will be agreed and with as much notice as possible, as per the Staff Handbook.
Elements of overtime within other roles will be required.
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.
Part 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.
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 hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
