Overview
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Working in our stores is fast-paced and customer-focused. Our stores are at the heart of the local community, delivering value, quality and great service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be the special ingredient that delivers what online customers shopped for at Sainsbury’s.
What you’ll be doing
* Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps, on time and in good condition
* Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure
* Driving safely in a variety of locations and conditions
* Serving customers brilliantly, answering questions, handling substitutions, and communicating delays
* Building knowledge about products, services and promotions to provide recommendations
* When not delivering, helping across the store as needed
Qualifications and 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; if successful, there will be a driving assessment on joining
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
* Friendly and welcoming with enthusiasm for helping customers and delivering the best doorstep experience
* Proficient in driving a large vehicle in different locations and situations
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, physical environment and happy to use initiative and work in a team
* Flexible and motivated to learn new skills; fully trained across a variety of responsibilities
* Comfortable using digital tools and moving shopping containers up to 15 kg
Rewards and benefits
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, rising to 15% discount on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% off at Argos on pay days
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – employer contributions matched between 4% and 7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchases
* Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to Employee Assistance Programme
Please note that vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Additional information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Retail
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