What you’ll be doing:
1. Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.
2. Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving in various locations and conditions.
3. Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with questions and substitutions, and keeping them informed of any delays.
4. Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.
5. Assisting across the store when not making deliveries.
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
* Friendly and welcoming, with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
* Proficient in driving large vehicles in different locations, from busy streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to various residential properties.
* Happy working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, using initiative to solve problems, often independently but also as part of a team.
* Flexible and productive, ready to work across the store when needed, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
* Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology, and capable of moving shopping containers up to 15KG.
Working for us has great rewards:
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:
* Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every payday.
* Free food and hot drinks: Provided for colleagues in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement: Based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension: We match between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share schemes: Buy shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts: Offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more.
* Wellbeing support: Including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and guidance.
Please note: Our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.
An inclusive place to work and shop:
We are committed to inclusivity, providing resources, mentorship, training, and career progression opportunities to support our colleagues' growth. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. For more info, please visit our website.
Reasonable adjustments: If you need support during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Responsibilities:
Our stores are fast-paced, community-focused environments. As a Home Delivery Driver, you'll be the key to delivering the online shopping experience our customers expect.
Eligibility:
* You must be over 18, with a full UK/EU driving licence held for at least 12 months, with no more than 6 points.
* You will complete an online driving risk assessment during your interview, and a driving assessment upon joining.
* You must have the Right to Work in the UK.
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