Driver

Ocado Logistics; Chesterton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking Customer Service Team Members (delivery drivers) to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. The role involves driving, managing loads, and excellent communication with customers. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence and at least 6 months of driving experience. Competitive pay rates and a variety of employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Company pension with up to 7% matching contributions

Enhanced health and wellbeing service

Shopping and entertainment discounts

Life insurance coverage

15% off weekly shop

Voluntary benefits like dental insurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK or EU driving licence.
• Minimum of 6 months driving experience.
• No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries and goods following a pre-planned route.
• Manage your own load and keep track of breaks.
• Uphold a safe working environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer interaction

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. We’re looking for Customer Service Team Members (delivery drivers) who will play a vital role in delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll be out on the road in all weather conditions, delivering groceries and other goods to customers, following a pre‑planned route provided by our automated technology, and ensuring each delivery is made on time and to a high standard. You will also manage your own load, keep track of breaks, and uphold a safe working environment at all times.

Benefits

• Company pension of 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 shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts
• Life insurance coverage from day one of employment
• 15 % off your weekly shop with Ocado.com
• Voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price
• Career progression – 87 % of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues

Requirements

• Full UK or EU driving licence.
• Minimum of 6 months driving experience (12 months desirable).
• Maximum of 6 penalty points.
• No driving disqualifications in the past 5 years.
• Over 18 years old (required for alcohol deliveries).
• Good communication skills, as the role is customer facing.

How to apply

• Fill in an online application – no CV is needed.
• Recruitment team will conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work checks.
• Interview includes a tour of the site and a question‑and‑answer session with the team.
• Disclosure Barring System (DBS) check will be run.
• Once all checks are completed, you will be offered the role and your career with Ocado Logistics will begin.

Contract Details

Contract type: Permanent. Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks). Days: Any 5 days out of 7 working 8‑hour shifts. Shifts: AM & PM – start as early as 05:30 am or finish as late as 12:00 am (midnight); shift rota is released up to 13 weeks in advance.

Pay structure: The position is paid lunar (every 4 weeks) according to a monthly schedule.

Hourly pay rates – Basic rate (Mon‑Sat): £13.37; Evening premium (from 6 pm): £1.12; Sunday day premium: £1.34; Sunday evening premium: £2.57; Overtime rates (Mon‑Sat day shift): £16.71; Overtime rates (Mon‑Sat evening shift): £18.11.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals. Whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.