Driver

Ocado; Bicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & wellbeing

Discounts

Life insurance

Staff discount

Career progression

Job summary

Ocado Logistics in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is hiring a full‑time Driver to deliver groceries with a friendly, customer‑facing service. The advertised salary is £30,100 per annum, with a shift pattern including evenings and weekends.

Pay includes premiums that raise average hourly earnings to £14.47, with overtime and all breaks paid. The role offers a company pension, digital health support, shopping discounts and life cover, with opportunities to progress internally.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Must have a full UK or EU driving licence.
• Minimum 12 months driving experience; up to 6 penalty points; not disqualified in last 5 years.
• Over 18 for alcohol-delivery items.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers on time and in a friendly manner.
• Pre-plan routes using Ocado Logistics systems and ensure safe driving.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain vehicle and route standards.

Skills

Driving licence

Driving experience

Customer service

Job description

Driver

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Rate: £30,100

Employment Type: Full Time

Posted by: Ocado Logistics

Posted Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026

About the Job

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? Want to earn an average salary of £30,100 per annum?

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 like!

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 £14.47 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!

(Everyone's shifts will vary but more information is included at the bottom of this advert to help you understand what that might look like.)

Perks and 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!

Requirements

You don't need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest!

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.

Contract Details

• Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37.5 or 40 hours which includes paid breaks
• Days: Any 5 days out of 7, shifts of 7.5 or 8 hours, further details during pre-boarding
• Shifts: AM & PM, from as early as 05:30 to as late as 12:00 (midnight). Shift rota provided up to 13 weeks in advance.

Pay and Rates

The position is lunar paid, with payment every 4 weeks on a monthly schedule.

Hourly Pay Rates (Monday to Saturday)

• Basic Rate: £13.89
• Evening Premium (from 6pm): £15.01
• Sunday Day Premium: £15.28
• Sunday Evening Premium: £16.51
• Overtime Rate (Day Shift): £17.36
• Overtime Rate (Evening Shift): £18.48

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are proud to 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.

Additional Details

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK

Industry: Logistics

Reference: JS26455_881-48CF24486D9A8E65A142B25682F19949

Posted Date: 9/1/2026 3:51:15 AM

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