Overview
Home Delivery Driver role delivering groceries by 3.5 tonne van to customers’ doorsteps, ensuring on-time delivery in good condition. You will support store operations when not on deliveries and provide excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
* Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps on time and in good condition.
* Carry out checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving; adapt to a variety of locations and road conditions.
* Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, handling substitutions, and informing customers of any delays.
* Build knowledge about products, services, and promotions to offer recommendations.
* Assist across the store when not delivering, contributing to a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
* Demonstrate proficiency in driving a large vehicle in diverse locations, including busy residential streets and narrow country lanes, delivering to various residential properties.
* Work flexibly and productively to high standards across the store; receive full training and opportunities to learn, develop, and try new tasks.
* Learn to use new digital tools and technology to perform the job effectively; move shopping containers up to 15 kg.
Benefits
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday; 15% off at Argos every payday.
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – employer contribution matched between 4% and 7.5%.
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchases.
* Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
* Wellbeing support including free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service for guidance on a wide range of issues.
Please note that vacancies may close quickly; applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
Responsibilities (Store Roles)
Working in our stores: fast-paced environments where no two days are the same. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be the key link delivering what customers shopped for online.
Eligibility
* You must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points.
* You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if successful, a driving assessment on joining us.
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
Qualifications & Inclusion
We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where every colleague can achieve their potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training, and career progression, and support for colleagues’ diverse needs. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know.
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