Delivery Driver - Argos - Afternoons

Sainsbury's; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Pension – employer contributions

Sainsbury's share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sainsbury's is hiring a Delivery Driver to handle direct deliveries to customers and collection points. You will load the van, complete a set drops per shift, and follow route guidance to stay on schedule. A friendly, professional attitude and safe driving are essential for this role.

Role may be temporary over the festive period with potential permanent opportunities; please verify the contract type and hours when applying. Competitive benefits and employee programs are available.

Qualifications

• Must be above school-leaver age in your country.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Must hold a full UK/EU driving licence 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 complete a set number of drops per shift with guidance from an ePod.
• Ensure timely and accurate deliveries with a friendly, professional attitude.
• Use route guidance and phone support to return to site within shift times.
• Drive safely and adhere to guidelines at all times.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Valid UK/EU driving licence

Safe driving

Customer service

Job description

Eligibility:

You must be above the school-leaver age in your country School leaving age - GOV.UK

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.