Delivery Driver - Argos

Sainsbury's; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is looking for part-time Delivery Drivers at their Exeter location. You will deliver products to customers, ensuring timely and friendly service. Candidates must have a valid UK/EU driving licence and be able to handle physical tasks. Flexible shifts of 3 to 5 days a week are available.

Benefits

10% discount card for Sainsbury's and Argos

Free food and hot drinks in warehouses

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be above the school-leaver age in the UK.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Must hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Handle items with care and deliver products directly.
• Load the van and ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain a friendly and professional driving approach.

Skills

Friendly and professional attitude

Reliable and enthusiastic

Physical task handling

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Turn wish lists into wow moments with us this season. Drive customer’s dream gifts straight to their doorstep this Black Friday and Christmas. With your cheer and reliability, help deliver the festive feeling customers never forget.

At Exeter Argos Local Fulfilment Centre, we're preparing to deliver Christmas to homes and stores all across the region from Ilfracombe to Bridport, and need some eager, part-time elves to help in our warehouse located near Exeter Airport.

The role is for 3 to 5 days out of 7 per week to include availability for at least 1 weekend day, across the following schedule patterns:

AM - 0530 - 1300
PM - 1400 - 2200

N.B. Finish times may vary due to routing requirements and order volume.

Additional days/hours may be available as we get busier or to cover absence.

What you’ll be doing:

• With a market-leading delivery service offering over 60,000 products, you'll handle items with care, delivering Argos products directly to customers' front doors or their preferred collection point
• Responsible for loading the van and delivering a set number of drops in a shift with guidance from an ePod
• Ensuring timely and accurate deliveries with a friendly and professional attitude
• We will provide phone support while you're on the road, and our route guidance will ensure you return to the site within your shift times
• Safe driving and adherence to guidelines are essential

What makes a great Delivery Driver:

• Friendly and professional, always taking pride in doing the right thing for our customers
• Reliable and enthusiastic, with a passion for providing excellent customer service
• Ability to handle physical tasks, including lifting and carrying goods
• Being able to think on your feet and find solutions to any issues that arise during deliveries is a big plus

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 Warehouses
• 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

Qualifications

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 endeavor to support you.

Responsibilities

Eligibility:

You must be above the school-leaver age in your country

You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

You must be fully licenced to drive and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it.