Delivery Driver – Argos

Sainsbury's Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Generous holiday entitlement

Sainsbury's share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sainsbury's Limited in Leeds is seeking a Delivery Driver for a fixed-term assignment. The role is part-time (30 hours per week) with shifts Fri–Sun from 13:00 to 21:00 at Leeds LFC, LS27 7FN. You’ll load the van, deliver to customers or collection points, and maintain a friendly, reliable service.

Right to Work in the UK is required; a full UK/EU driving licence (12 months, max 6 points) is required. Benefits include staff discounts, holiday entitlement, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Full UK/EU driving licence held for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Argos products directly to customers' front doors or collection points.
• Load the van and deliver a set number of drops per shift with guidance from an ePod.
• Ensure timely and accurate deliveries with a friendly, professional attitude.
• Support route guidance to return to site within shift times.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and driving standards.

Skills

Friendly, professional

Reliable

Customer service

Physically able

Job description

Rate: £14.23 per hour
Location: Leeds LFC, Leeds, LS27 7FN
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Argos Local Fulfilment Centres
Requisition ID: 400086769

Availability Window
Must be available to work Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays. Overtime available on other days.
Late shift: 13:00 - 21:00

Join us, for a front row seat to the nation's Christmas

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 Delivery Driver, you'll provide an industry-leading fast-track service, making sure our products reach their destination and our customers, safely and on time,

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.

Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available - please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.

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

Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave

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.

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 endeavor to support you.

Please note - We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date advertised, where we receive a high number of applications.