Driver

Ocado Logistics; Portishead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is looking for a weekend driver to join their team, delivering products on time with positivity. No previous experience is needed as full training will be provided. Enjoy a range of perks including a company pension and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions

Enhanced digital health and wellbeing service

Discounts on high street shopping, entertainment, and restaurants

Life insurance from day one

15% off your weekly shop

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver top quality products on time.
• Work 2 x 8-hour shifts across Saturday and Sunday.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

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Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Looking to save a little extra to fund your travels or that family holiday?

Join Ocado Logistics as a weekend driver - 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 with a smile.

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 so you can concentrate on delivering joy!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our teams on a weekend-only basis, perfect for those seeking a consistent part-time schedule. You will work 2 x 8-hour shifts across Saturday and Sunday, with options for either every weekend or every other weekend.

And you can enjoy the benefit of a Sunday premium on every shift you work!

What we offer you:

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
• 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!

What we need from you:

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 6 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.

How to apply:

• Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed!
• Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks.
• You will be invited to take a 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!
• Contract Hours: 16 hours per week (including paid breaks) for every weekend, or 8 hours per week (including paid breaks) for every other weekend.
• Contracted Days: Saturday and Sunday only.
• 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 Rates:

• Saturday 6am to 6pm: £13.44
• Saturday Evening 6pm to midnight: £14.56
• Sunday 6am to 6pm: £14.78
• Sunday Evening 6pm to midnight: £16.02

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. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.