Responsibilities
* Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to 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 customers brilliantly, supporting them with 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 delivering, helping across the store as needed, supporting a truly inclusive retailer where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.
Qualifications & Skills
* Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
* Proficient driving a large vehicle in different 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 on your own but also thriving in a team.
* Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed – you will be fully trained in a variety of skills, giving opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
* Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15 kg.
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 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 shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
* Well‑being support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.
EEO Statement
We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also 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.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which will prioritise those candidates who achieve the highest score and thus most closely match the essential criteria for the role. 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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