Customer Delivery Driver

Tesco PLC; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 10%

Wellbeing services

Life cover

Pension with matching contributions

Cycle-to-work scheme

Uniform provided

Job summary

Tesco PLC in the United Kingdom is hiring Customer Delivery Drivers to meet customers in their homes. This role is about more than driving; it's delivering great service with a smile and ensuring every order arrives in perfect condition.

Work is hands-on and varied, often independently, with support from managers and colleagues back at base when you need it. A minimum 16 hours per week is guaranteed, with some shifts from 12 hours.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence (full or automatic) for at least 12 months, with no more than 3 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Keeping your van, trays, and work area clean, tidy, and organised so every customer receives their shopping in perfect condition.
• Loading the van safely and completing all checks to ensure it's roadworthy and reliable for deliveries.
• Talking customers through any order changes, substitutions, or short-dated items in a friendly, reassuring way, and offering refunds where needed to keep the experience smooth.
• Handling products with care, treating every order as if it were your own to maintain quality and customer trust.
• Delivering within the customer's time slot, providing warm, natural service at the doorstep and leaving customers feeling valued.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible/adaptable

Job description

Availability Window

• Sun 18:00:00 22:00:00
• Wed 18:00:00 22:00:00
• Fri 18:00:00 22:00:00
• Sat 19:00:00 23:00:00

As the face of Tesco on the road, our Customer Delivery Drivers meet customers in their homes every day. This role is about much more than driving; it's about helping people and delivering great service with a smile.

It's hands-on, physical and full of variety, with no two shifts the same. You'll work independently for much of the day, with a supportive team of managers and colleagues back at base whenever you need them.

Customer Delivery Driver pay starts at £14.18 per hour, rising to £15.45 in stores within the M25. Some locations may offer additional payments. We guarantee a minimum of 16 hours per week, though roles from 12 hours are also available.

You will be responsible for

• Keeping your van, trays, and work area clean, tidy, and organised so every customer receives their shopping in perfect condition.
• Loading the van safely and completing all checks to ensure it's roadworthy, reliable, and ready to deliver great service.
• Talking customers through any order changes, substitutions, or short-dated items in a friendly, reassuring way, and offering refunds where needed to keep the experience smooth and positive.
• Handling products with care, treating every order as if it were your own to maintain quality and customer trust.
• Delivering within the customer's time slot, providing warm, natural service at the doorstep and leaving customers feeling valued and well looked after.

You will need

• Build strong relationships with colleagues to create great team spirit and deliver the best service for customers.
• Be warm and welcoming with customers and colleagues.
• Respond quickly to changing customer needs and embrace change while out on the road and in the store.
• Hold a valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence (full or automatic) for at least 12 months, with no more than 3 penalty points.

Tesco's vision is to be every customer's favourite way to shop. Our purpose is to serve customers, communities and the planet a little better every day by acting responsibly and sustainably.

Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day, rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank Holidays)

Flexible working available from day one

Benefits

• 10% off with your Colleague Clubcard, rising to 15% on pay-day weekends, with a second card to share with family
• Free wellbeing services to support your mind, body and life
• Life cover worth five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
• A range of benefits to choose from, including discounts, shares and cycle-to-work schemes
• Uniform provided, plus policies to support you through life's key moments