Delivery Driver - Argos

Retail; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Argos in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Home Delivery Driver. You will drive a 3.5 tonne van, delivering products to customers' doors on time and in good condition, while keeping the vehicle clean and roadworthy.

When not on the road you’ll assist in-store operations, learn new digital tools, and build product knowledge to help with recommendations. Flexible shifts and training are provided for excellent doorstep service.

Qualifications

• Over 18 with a full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Willingness to complete an online driving risk assessment.
• Comfortable using digital tools for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of products to customers' doors on time and in good condition.
• Keep the van clean, organised and roadworthy; secure deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer questions.
• Learn to use new technology for the job and drive safely in various locations.
• Assist in stock room or shop floor when not on the road.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Independent worker

Time management

Job description

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 customersand 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

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.

Eligibility:

• 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 worka variety of shifts across the weekandthree 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.

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 ofenhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleaguesresources to help themunderstand and support their role and theirteam effectively. Our internal colleague networks seektoensure 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 lookhere.

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.