Lorry Driver
Location: Craigavon
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift rota covering Days (6am-2pm) Evening Shifts (2pm-10pm) and weekends Shifts (2 weekends in a 5 week Rota) Premium will apply for shift work.
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package
Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services
Ref No.: HRJOB10042
The Role
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Almac Pharma Services have been manufacturing medicines in tablet, capsule and powder form for over 50 years. We also pack commercial drug products into bottles, blisters and sachets and provide specialised packaging solutions for medical kits, vials and syringes. From our computerised warehouse at our Craigavon headquarters, we store and distribute medicines and treatments to patients around the world.
Due to our continued expansion, we have opportunities to join our team in the role of Stores/Lorry Driver within our Logistics department.
The postholder will be responsible for carrying out all material handling, and movement by lorry throughout our sites in Craigavon, surrounding areas and Dundalk.
Applicants will require a CE Class Driving License. A current valid Counterbalance Forklift License or a Reach Forklift License is also desirable.
You’ll also need previous experience working within a transport environment.
Excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a team are also essential.
As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group. A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.
Additional Information
- Almac Pharma Services hold Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and Known Consignor Certification. A requirement of these licences is that background checks are completed on all employees who are working in security sensitive positions. Background checks for this position will include 5-year employment history and AccessNI criminal record checks. Any job offer will be subject to satisfactory completion of these checks, and an AccessNI basic disclosure certificate will be required prior to commencing employment. Further details will be provided at job offer stage.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
Apply Now
Apply online - please ensure your CV clearly outlines how you meet criteria for this role – refer to the job description attached to this advert for full details of the essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date
Closing date for receipt of applications is 19th November 2024 at 5pm.