Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking a Home Delivery Driver to deliver groceries to customers in Reading. The role involves driving a 3.5 tonne van, ensuring safe deliveries, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a valid driving license and a passion for helping customers.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• No more than 6 points on driving licence.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps safely and on time.
• Complete vehicle checks to ensure safety and organization.
• Assist customers with questions and substitutions.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Large Vehicles

Problem Solving

Flexibility

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 any questions and substitutions, and keeping them informed of any delays.
• Building great knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to help provide recommendations.
• When not making deliveries, assisting across the store as needed.

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.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems—often independently but also as part of a team.
• Willing to work flexibly and productively across the store when needed; fully trained in various skills to learn, develop, and try new things.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology and capable of moving shopping containers weighing up to 15kg.

Working for us has great rewards:

We truly 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 payday.
• Free food and hot drinks: Provided for colleagues 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, a confidential service offering support and guidance on various issues.

Please note: Our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early applications.

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 and support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support their roles and teams. Our internal networks promote true representation, helping to identify and remove barriers.

We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our commitment, please visit here.

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

Responsibilities:

Working in our stores:

Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are the same, and food is our passion. They serve the local community by providing outstanding value, quality, and service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be the key to delivering what our online customers have shopped for.

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 if successful, undergo a driving assessment when you join us.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.