Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Home Delivery Driver to deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps. The role involves driving a 3.5 tonne van, ensuring customer satisfaction, and assisting in-store when needed. Candidates must have a valid driving license and a passion for customer service.

Benefits

10% discount card at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat

Free food and hot drinks in stores

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• No more than 6 points on the driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps on time.
• Complete checks to ensure the van is organized and roadworthy.
• Assist across the store when not making deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving safely in various locations and conditions.
• Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with questions and substitutions, and keeping them informed of any delays.
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.
• Assisting across the store when not making deliveries.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming, with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient in driving large vehicles in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to various residential properties.
• Happy to work in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems, often independently but also as part of a team.
• Flexible and productive, ready to work across the store when needed, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology, and able to lift shopping containers up to 15kg.

Working for us has great rewards:

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks – provided in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early application.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome.

Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to support their roles. We promote diversity through initiatives and events, fostering inclusion and respect. For more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will support you.

Responsibilities:

Working in our stores:

Our stores are fast-paced environments at the heart of the community, providing outstanding value, quality, and service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be the key to delivering the online shopping experience our customers expect.

Eligibility:

• You must be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points.
• You will complete an online driving risk assessment during your interview, and a driving assessment if successful.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.