Delivery Driver – Argos

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Argos is recruiting for a Home Delivery Driver in Northampton. You will drive a 3.5 tonne van, deliver products to customers on time and maintain the vehicle and delivery cases. The role includes assisting customers, learning new tech, and supporting stock/sho p floor when not driving.

You must be 18+, hold a full UK/EU licence with up to 6 points, and have Right to Work in the UK. Shifts include early/late blocks with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months and up to 6 points.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Ability to work various shifts across the week.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver products to customers’ doors on time and in good condition.
• Complete van checks to ensure roadworthiness and secure delivery cases.
• Assist customers and handle delays with clear communication.
• Learn and use new technology to perform duties efficiently.
• Support stock room and shop floor operations when not on the road.
• Build product knowledge to offer helpful recommendations.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work

Flexibility

Job description

Rate: £14.23 per hour
Location: Northampton St. Peters Square Argos, Northampton, NN1 1PS
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Argos Retail
Requisition ID: 400082012

Availability Window
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, you’ll provide an industry leading fast-track service that brings Argos products to customers' doors.

• 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
• 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

If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store that you have applied to. You can find contact details for all Argos stores here .

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.

As part our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which will prioritise those candidates who achieve the highest score and therefore most closely match the essential criteria for the role.

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