Delivery Driver - Argos

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in Downpatrick is seeking a Delivery Driver to ensure timely delivery of products. Responsibilities include driving a 3.5 tonne van, maintaining van safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a full UK/EU driving licence and be flexible with shifts. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury’s

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Complete an online driving risk assessment and driving assessment upon hiring.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver products.
• Ensure van is clean and roadworthy before driving.
• Support customers with any questions.

Skills

Proficient driving a large vehicle

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Full UK/EU driving licence

Job description

Overview

Delivery Driver - Argos Rate: £13.60 per hour

Location: Downpatrick Argos, Downpatrick, BT30 6DR

Hours: Part time, 10 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment

Business area: Argos Retail

Closing date: 08 October 2025

Requisition ID:

Shift hours

• Monday: 05:00 - 22:00
• Tuesday: 05:00 - 22:00
• Wednesday: 05:00 - 22:00
• Thursday: 05:00 - 22:00
• Friday: 05:00 - 22:00
• Saturday: 05:00 - 22:00
• Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00

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

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 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

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

Inclusive workplace

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 celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

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