Delivery Driver – Argos

Sainsbury's Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Free food & drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sainsbury's Limited is hiring a Delivery Driver in Reading for part-time, fixed-term work. You will deliver Argos products to customers or collection points, load the van, and manage multiple drops per shift with guidance from an ePod.

The role requires a valid UK/EU driving licence and right to work in the UK, with shifts starting early at 04:30. Expect customer-focused delivery, safe driving, and punctual performance.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Must hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points.
• Availability to work early shifts and 5 of 7 days, including some weekend days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Argos products directly to customers' doors or collection points.
• Load the van and perform a set number of drops per shift under guidance.
• Ensure timely, accurate deliveries with a friendly, professional attitude.
• Follow route guidance and return to site within shift times.
• Drive safely and adhere to all driving guidelines.

Tools

Full UK/EU driving licence

Job description

Rate: £14.23 per hour
Location: Reading LFC, Reading, RG2 0RP
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Argos Local Fulfilment Centres
Closing date: 7 October 2026
Requisition ID: 400084824

Availability Window

5 out of 7 days available, 1 weekend day required

Early shift: 04:30 - 13:30

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
• 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

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.