Delivery Driver - Argos

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company during the festive season as a delivery driver, where you will play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction. This position offers flexible full-time and part-time contracts, allowing you to fit work around your life. You will be responsible for loading and delivering packages while maintaining a high standard of service. With a supportive management team and numerous benefits, including discounts and career development opportunities, this is a fantastic chance to contribute to a busy and rewarding environment. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a team that values its employees and offers a family-like atmosphere.

Benefits

Colleague Discount Cards

Free Onsite Parking

Complimentary Tea and Coffee

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Special Offers on Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• No more than 6 points on driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Loading van with assistance from the warehouse team.
• Delivering a set number of drops guided by an ePod device.
• Ensuring safe driving and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Time Management

Education

Full UK/EU Driving Licence

Tools

ePod Device

Sprinter Van

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Employment Details

From 3rd November to 5th January 2025, hourly pay will increase to £13.50 for worked hours.

Shift Hours and Contracts

AM shift hours are 05:00-13:00; PM shift hours are 14:00-23:00. Full-time contracts involve 5 days over 7, with weekend availability required (33.75 hours). Part-time options with weekend availability are also available: 3-day contracts at 20.25 hours and 4-day contracts at 27 hours.

Seasonal Opportunity

Join us during our busy Black Friday and Christmas season to help deliver joy to our customers. We need dedicated colleagues to support our peak period, providing excellent service and festive cheer.

Operational Details

We operate Argos Local Fulfilment Centres nationwide, offering quick service and a wide choice to customers. We provide flexible full-time, part-time, and overtime opportunities, allowing this role to fit around your schedule. Responsibilities include loading your van with assistance from the warehouse team, delivering a set number of drops guided by an ePod device, and ensuring safe driving and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

For insurance purposes, applicants must be over 18, hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months, and have no more than 6 points on their licence.

Benefits

Enjoy a supportive, family-like environment with a helpful management team. Opportunities for career development across our multi-brand retailer, discounts across brands, free onsite parking, and complimentary tea and coffee are available. You will drive a modern Sprinter van during shifts, with insurance and fuel costs covered.

• After more than 4 weeks, receive two colleague discount cards—one for yourself and one for a second user at the same address.
• Discount cards offer 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s, and at Argos every pay day.
• Food and hot drinks provided in colleague areas at all Local Fulfilment Centres.
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Enhanced pension contributions (4-7%) and share scheme discounts.
• Wellbeing support including emotional, legal, and financial advice.
• Colleague networks for personal growth.
• Cycle to Work scheme for affordable biking options.
• Special offers on gym memberships, dining, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.