Overview
As a Home Delivery Driver in one of our standalone Argos stores, you’ll provide an industry leading fast-track service that brings Argos products to customers' doors. You’ll be part of one of the leading UK digital retailers, delivering outstanding convenience, choice and value across a range of products for the moments that matter.
What you’ll be doing
* Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver a variety of products to customers’ doorsteps, on-time and in great condition
* Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
* Serve customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and keeping them aware of any delays
* Confident in learning to use new technology to do your job brilliantly, comfortable driving a large vehicle in different locations from residential streets to country lanes
* When not on the road, help maintain a slick operation in the stock room or on the shop floor
* Build knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
Eligibility and requirements
* 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’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
* Ability to work a variety of shifts across the week and three shift blocks during the day: Monday to Sunday 5:00am - 1:00pm, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, 6:00pm - 10:30pm. Hours will be scheduled to fit around availability and may vary week to week. There may be overtime opportunities, including supporting your local Sainsbury’s
What makes a great Argos Colleague
* Friendly and professional with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience as the face of Argos
* Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, delivering to a variety of residential properties
* Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems—often working on your own but also thriving as part of a team
* Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed - fully trained in a variety of skills, with opportunities to learn and develop
* Embraces using new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly
Rewards and benefits
* 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 pay day
* Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – employer contributions matched between 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts – gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Inclusive workplace
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. We offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.
If 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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