Delivery Driver - Argos

Sainsburys; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a part-time Delivery Driver for their Craigavon location. This position involves delivering products to customers' homes, maintaining a clean van, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants should hold a valid driving licence and be able to work flexible hours. Competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits are included.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury’s after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks for colleagues

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 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.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts across the week.
• Comfortable driving in different locations and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver products to customers' doorsteps.
• Ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy before driving.
• Support customers with any questions and keep them informed of delays.
• Assist in maintaining operations when not on the road.
• Learn about products and services to provide recommendations.

Skills

Proficient driving a large vehicle

Customer service skills

Ability to work flexibly

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Delivery Driver - Argos

Rate: £13.60 per hour

Location: Craigavon Argos, Craigavon, BT64 1AA

Hours: Part time, 12 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment

Business area: Argos Retail

Shift hours

Mostly 05:00-13:00 shifts but on occasion we may require a 13:00-21:00.

Early shift: 05:00 - 13:00

Late shift: 13:00 - 21:00

Working in our stores

As one of the leading UK digital retailers, Argos provides our customers with outstanding convenience, choice and value across a vast range of products for the moments that matter. As a Home Delivery Driver working in one of our standalone stores, you’ll provide an industry leading fast-track service that brings Argos products to customers' doors

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 you’re successful, there’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
• Ability to work a variety of shifts across the week and three shift blocks during the day: Monday to Sunday 5:00am - 1:00pm, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, 6:00pm - 10:30pm. Your hours will be scheduled to fit around your availability and may vary from week to week. Plus, there may be opportunities for overtime, including supporting your local Sainsbury’s.

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 organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
• Serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and keeping them aware of any delays
• Confident in learning to use new technology to do your job brilliantly, comfortable driving a large vehicle in different locations from residential streets to country lanes
• When not on the road, you’ll help maintain a slick operation in the stock room or on the shop floor
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations

What makes a great Argos Colleague:

• Friendly and professional with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and to provide the best doorstep experience as the face of Argos
• Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment, using initiative to solve problems – often working on your own but also thrive in being part of a team
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed - you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have 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 to reflect that:

• 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 the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

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 when they shop with us.

To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.

We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.