What you’ll be doing:
* Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver a variety of products to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.
* Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, 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 keeping them informed of any delays.
* Confidently learning to use new technology to do your job effectively, comfortable driving a large vehicle in different locations from residential streets to country lanes.
* When not on the road, helping to maintain a smooth operation in the stock room or on the shop floor.
* Building great knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to help provide recommendations.
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 in driving a large vehicle in various locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and 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 alone 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, develop, and try new things.
* Embraces using new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.
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 hours worked, 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.
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.
To support this, 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 them understand and support their roles and their teams effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers our colleagues may face.
We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. For more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
Responsibilities
Working in our stores
As one of the leading UK digital retailers, Argos provides customers with outstanding convenience, choice, and value across a vast range of products for the moments that matter. As a Home Delivery Driver working in one of our standalone stores, you’ll provide an industry-leading fast-track service that brings Argos products to customers' doors.
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.
* 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. Your hours will be scheduled to fit around your availability and may vary from week to week. There may also be opportunities for overtime, including supporting your local Sainsbury’s.
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