Overview
As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped for from Sainsbury’s. Our stores are fast-paced environments where food is our passion, at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality and great service.
What you’ll be doing
* Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers’ doorsteps, on‑time and in a 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
* Driving safely in a variety of locations and conditions
* Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays
* Building knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
* When not delivering, assisting across the store as needed
Requirements / 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’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
* Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and delivering the best doorstep experience
* Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and using initiative to solve problems
* Willing to work flexibly across the store when needed and be fully trained in a variety of skills
* Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job, including moving shopping containers up to 15 kg
Working for us has great rewards
* 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 matching between 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – purchase at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts – offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Additional information
Please note that vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. We are dedicated to being an inclusive retailer where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.
Seniorities and role details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Retail
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