Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.
Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions.
Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays.
Building great knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to help provide recommendations.
When not out making deliveries, assisting across the store as needed.
Being friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
Driving proficiently a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties.
Working happily in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems—often on your own but also thriving as part of a team.
Working flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed, with full training in a variety of skills to learn, develop, and try new things.
Learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15KG.
Working for us has great rewards: We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training.
* Discount card - 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every payday.
* Free food and hot drinks - provided for colleagues in all our stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension - we'll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.
* Sainsbury's share schemes - buy Sainsbury's shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts - special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
* Wellbeing support - including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Responsibilities:
Working in our stores: Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality, and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you'll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped at Sainsbury's for.
Eligibility:
* You must be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it.
* You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if successful, there will be a driving assessment when you join us.
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
Qualifications:
An inclusive place to work and shop. We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. Our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
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