Delivery Driver – Argos

Sainsbury's Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Holiday entitlement

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Argos Retail in Yeovil is hiring a Home Delivery Driver on a part-time, fixed-term basis to end 2 January 2027. You’ll deliver to customers’ doors in a 3.5 tonne van, with shifts across early mornings, afternoons and evenings.

You’ll join a fast-paced, customer‑focused operation, learn to use our digital tools, perform pre-journey checks, and support stock and store floor when not on the road.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points.
• Complete an online driving risk assessment as part of the interview.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK is required.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts across the week; shifts include early mornings, afternoons and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver products to customers' doors on time and in good condition.
• Carry out checks to ensure the van is roadworthy and deliveries are secure.
• Assist customers and answer questions, providing a great doorstep experience.
• Learn to use new digital tools and adapt to driving a large vehicle in various locations.
• When not driving, help in the stock room or on the shop floor and share product knowledge.

Skills

Full UK/EU driving licence

Right to Work in the UK

Flexible shifts

Job description

Rate: £14.23 per hour
Location: Yeovil Babylon Hill Argos, Yeovil, BA21 5BT
Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Contract end date: 2 January 2027
Business area: Argos Retail
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Requisition ID: 400089826

Working in our stores:

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 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 understanding customers’ needs and providing a brilliant doorstep experience as the face of Argos
• Confident driving a large vehicle safely and reliably in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, while taking ownership for delivering a great service
• Comfortable working at pace in a physical, high-energy environment, taking the initiative to solve problems independently while also working openly and reliably as part of a team
• Ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed, with a willingness to learn new skills, support teammates and try new approaches
• Open to learning and using new digital tools and technology to work efficiently and deliver brilliant outcomes

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
• 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 .

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.