Customer Delivery Driver – Refrigerated Van

Sainsbury's; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Holiday entitlement

Enhanced Family Leave

Pension and life cover

Sainsbury's share schemes

Other Retail savings

Physical wellbeing

Mental wellbeing

Financial support

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking a Customer Delivery Driver to join our team. You will deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps in a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van, ensuring orders arrive on time and in good condition.

You’ll perform vehicle checks, follow planned routes, and maintain clear customer communication while upholding safety standards. Flexible to support store operations when not delivering, with an inclusive workplace culture and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming approach with enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Comfortable driving a larger vehicle safely in varied locations.
• Physically able to move shopping containers up to 15kg.
• Able to use initiative, solve problems and make safe road decisions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the store team.
• Open to learning and using route/delivery technology.
• Right to Work in the UK; full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with ≤6 points.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Sainsbury's at doorstep deliveries with a friendly, helpful service.
• Drive a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van to deliver groceries on time and in good condition.
• Carry out van checks for roadworthiness, cleanliness and security of orders.
• Follow planned routes and drive safely in diverse locations and conditions.
• Move containers up to 15kg and deliver to various property types.
• Communicate delays or changes to customers and answer queries.
• Assist in-store tasks when not delivering.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safe driving

Job description

Sainsbury's is seeking a Customer Delivery Driver to join our team. You will deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps in a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van, ensuring orders arrive on time and in good condition.

You’ll perform vehicle checks, follow planned routes, and maintain clear customer communication while upholding safety standards. Flexible to support store operations when not delivering, with an inclusive workplace culture and opportunities for development.