Delivery Driver - Oxford

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Customer Service Team Member to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. The role includes working in various weather conditions, operating an automated delivery system, and requires a full UK or EU driving licence with a minimum of 6 months driving experience. Competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits are provided. Applicants should possess good communication skills as they will interact with customers regularly.

Benefits

Company pension up to 7% matched contributions

Enhanced digital health and wellbeing service

High street, entertainment and restaurant discounts

Life insurance coverage from day one

15% off weekly shop with Ocado.com

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months driving experience, 12 months desirable.
• Full UK or EU driving licence required.
• Maximum 6 penalty points and no disqualifications in the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver top quality products on time.
• Operate automated technology that plans routes and pre-loads vans.
• Work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Good communication skills

Job description

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? 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.

What you will do

You will 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! Our automated technology pre‑plans your route and pre‑loads your van. Working patterns involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays. Base pay is £13.25 per hour with premiums that increase your average hourly earnings, enhanced overtime, and all breaks are paid.

What we offer

• Company pension up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months
• Enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments for you and your dependents
• Hundreds of high street, entertainment and restaurant discounts
• Life insurance coverage from day one of employment
• 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com
• Voluntary benefits such as discounted dental and travel insurance
• Career progression – 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues

Requirements

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

How to apply

Fill in an online application – there is no CV needed! Our recruitment team will conduct an online licence check and right‑to‑work checks, invite you to a tour of the site, a question‑and‑answer session and a relaxed chat as part of a light touch interview. 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.

Contract details

Permanent, 40 hours per week including paid breaks. You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 working 8 hour shifts. Shifts are AM & PM – you may start as early as 05:30 and finish as late as midnight. Pay structure is lunar paid, every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Hourly pay rates:

• Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate) £12.78
• Evening Premium (from 6pm) £1.12
• Sunday Day Premium £1.28
• Sunday Evening Premium £2.51
• Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift) £15.98
• Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift) £17.38

EEO statement

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. Whatever your background or story, you'll find a home at Ocado Logistics.