Delivery Driver - Luton

Ocado; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery delivery service in the UK seeks a Delivery Driver in Luton. This role offers a competitive pay structure, including basic rates starting at £13.04 per hour, with additional premiums for evenings and weekends. The position requires a full UK or EU driving license and at least 6 months of driving experience. Employees enjoy paid breaks and the potential for career progression within the company. A commitment to inclusivity is essential, making this an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual.

Benefits

Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions

Enhanced digital health and wellbeing service

15% off weekly shop with Ocado.com

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK or EU driving licence required.
• Minimum of 6 months driving experience.
• Good communication skills for a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products on time in an efficient manner.
• Interact with customers during deliveries.
• Pre-load van and use automated technology for routing.

Skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Delivery Driver - Luton

Location: Hertfordshire, East England, UK (SG6 3JF)

About the role

Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity. Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. It's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner. 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 want! In return, we use our automated technology to pre‑plan your route and pre‑load your van! Everyone likes their groceries at different times, so our working patterns will involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays – so on top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £13.50 per hour. You can also stack your earnings further with enhanced overtime to fund those special occasions! All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal!

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full UK or EU driving licence
• Minimum of 6 months driving experience (12 months experience desirable)
• Maximum of 6 penalty points on licence
• No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years
• Over 18 years old (to handle alcohol deliveries)
• Good communication skills for this customer‑facing role

How to apply

Fill in an online application – no CV needed! Our friendly recruitment team will contact you to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks, invite you for a tour of the site for a Q&A session, and have a relaxed chat as part of a light touch interview. We will run a Disclosure Barring System (DBS) check. Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will start!

Contract Details

• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks)
• Days: 5 days out of 7 (subject to pre‑boarding details)
• Shifts: AM & PM (starting as early as 05:30, finishing as late as 12:00)
• Shift rota released up to 13 weeks in advance

Pay and Compensation

The position is month‑based paid – you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule.

• Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate) £13.04
• Evening Premium (from 6pm) £1.12
• Sunday Day Premium £1.30
• Sunday Evening Premium £2.54
• Overtime rate – Monday to Saturday (Day Shift) £16.30
• Overtime rate – Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift) £17.70

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities.