What you’ll be doing:
* Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver a variety of products to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.
* Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving safely in various locations and conditions.
* Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and keeping them informed of any delays.
* Learning to use new technology confidently to do your job well, and comfortable driving large vehicles in different locations from residential streets to country lanes.
* When not on the road, helping maintain a smooth operation in the stock room or on the shop floor.
* Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to help provide recommendations.
* Must have driven a company vehicle within the last 6 months.
What makes a great Argos Colleague:
* Friendly and professional with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience as the face of Argos.
* Proficient in driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to various residential properties.
* Happy working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems—often working alone but also thriving as part of a team.
* Always ready to work flexibly and to a high standard across the store when needed—fully trained in various skills, with opportunities to learn, develop, and try new things.
* Embraces using new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.
Working for us has great rewards:
We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training:
* Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% 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 hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension: we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share schemes: buy shares at discounted prices.
* Shopping discounts: on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
* Wellbeing support: including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering support and guidance on various issues.
Please note: our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early application.
An inclusive place to work and shop:
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome.
Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to understand and support their roles. Our internal networks seek to ensure true representation and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training, and career pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. For more, please see here.
Reasonable adjustments: If you require support during application or interview, please let us know.
Responsibilities:
Working in our stores:
As a leading UK digital retailer, Argos provides outstanding convenience, choice, and value. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll deliver products to customers' doors efficiently and professionally.
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.
* You will complete an online driving risk assessment during your interview and a driving assessment if successful.
* You must have the Right to Work in the UK.
* Ability to work various shifts across the week, including three shift blocks during the day: Monday to Sunday 5:00am - 1:00pm, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, 6:00pm - 10:30pm. Hours will be scheduled around your availability and may vary weekly. Opportunities for overtime may also be available.
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