Delivery Driver - Dordon

Ocado; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension up to 7% matched after

Digital health and wellbeing service

Discounts at high street shops

Life insurance from day one

15% off weekly shop

Voluntary benefits (dental, travel)

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is hiring a driver to join our field team in the United Kingdom. You will operate a delivery van, follow pre-planned routes, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

This is a permanent, full-time role with shifts that include evenings and weekends. You will be paid hourly with premiums for evenings and Sundays, and overtime rates apply. DBS and Right to Work checks are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential for a customer-facing role.
• A positive attitude and strong customer focus are important.

Responsibilities

• Drive Ocado van on scheduled routes and ensure timely deliveries.
• Pre-plan routes and load your van using the company system.
• Deliver to customers, handle alcohol where required, and maintain safety on the road.
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends and weekdays; paid breaks are included.

Skills

Good communication

Positive attitude

Customer focus

Job description

Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks.

You will be invited to an interview and tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session

We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS).

Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will start!

We prioritise inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you'll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

No delivery experience? No problem. Bring a positive attitude, a great customer focus, and we'll provide all the training you need to succeed

But you will need the following Driving Licence Requirements:

Full UK or EU driving licence.

Minimum of 12 months driving experience.

Maximum of 6 penalty points.

No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years.

Some deliveries involve the handling of alcohol products, so you must be over 18 to apply.

As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential.

You'll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you'll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like!

In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van!

Everyone likes their groceries delivered at different times, which is why our shifts include evenings, weekends, and weekdays. In return, you'll receive premium payments on top of your base pay, boosting your average hourly earnings to £13.75 per hour. Plus, with enhanced overtime rates available, you'll have even more opportunities to increase your earnings and help fund those special occasions.

All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That's a great deal!, Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks)

Contracted days: You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 working 8 hour shifts, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding.

Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance.

Pay Structure: The position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying.

Hourly Pay Rate:

Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate): £13.22

Evening Premium (from 6pm): £1.12

Sunday Day Premium: £1.32

Sunday Evening Premium: £2.55

Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift): £16.53

Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift): £17.65

Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including:

Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months

An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents

Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts

Life insurance coverage from day one of employment

15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com

Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price

Career progression - if you suddenly decide that being a driver isn't for you, there's plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues!