Overview
Tesco UK • Watford • Temporary • Apply by 19-Sep-2025
Availability Window: Days and times vary by day as shown below. The role offers flexible scheduling and the company may adjust contracted hours with three weeks' notice of shifts.
Our customer delivery driver rate of pay starts from £13.35 an hour; this increases to £14.56 for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.
It’s our policy to offer new colleagues a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, with the option to work a minimum of 12 hours if desired.
What is in it for you and how the availability works: The periods of time in the week we’d like you to be available to work are shown as availability windows. We will schedule your contracted hours within these times and provide 3 weeks’ notice of shifts. If your available times are close but not exact to the advertised times, we’d still love to hear from you.
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Customers are at the heart of everything we do.
As the face of Tesco out on the road, you will deliver to customers from Lands’ End to John O’Groats. This role involves more than driving; it’s about helping others and delivering great service with a smile. It is hands-on, physical and varied, with support available from Managers and colleagues back at base when needed. Whether you’re seeking flexibility, stability, or a new career direction, Tesco welcomes you.
Benefits
* Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
* Request flexible working from day one
* Discounts: 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends; Colleague Clubcard benefits with an additional card for family
* Free wellbeing resources to support mind, body and life
* Life cover of five times pay and pension with employer matching up to 7.5%
* Flexible benefits to suit you (discounts, shares, cycle to work, etc.)
* Uniform provided and supportive policies for life’s moments
* Access to colleague networks for diverse backgrounds
* More information about benefits available on request
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering your part of the customer shopping trip by:
* Ensuring the van and trays are clean, tidy and organised
* Leaving the back yard clean and picking up litter where seen
* Washing trays as part of the tray wash process
* Loading the van, and checking the van for roadworthiness
* Speaking with customers about changes to orders, substitutions, and offering refunds if unhappy
* Treating products and deliveries with care
* Explaining substitutions to customers and that no extra charge applies
* Delivering within the customer’s time slot
* Calling the customer before arrival if early
* Calling the store if running 30 minutes or more late
Requirements
* Build relationships with colleagues to create team spirit
* Be warm and welcoming in interactions with customers and colleagues
* Adapt quickly to changing customer needs and store conditions
* Be energetic and driven to deliver beyond expectations
* Share ideas with your Manager and colleagues to improve the store
* Hold a valid UK/EU/EEA Driving licence (Full or Automatic only) for at least 12 months with no more than 3 penalty points
About us
Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether at home or on the move. Our core purpose is “Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.” Serving means more than a transactional relationship; it means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, communities, and the planet.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Tesco means everyone is represented and welcome. We are a place where Everyone’s Welcome. We support flexible working and understand that life looks different for each of us.
We are accredited Disability Confident Leader and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. For accessibility information, please request details from the recruiter.
Please note: Tesco recruits individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. We can only accept candidates over 18 for certain shifts and roles. Some roles may close earlier than advertised in high-volume periods. For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com.
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