Groceries Delivery Driver – Friendly, Efficient & On-Time

Sainsbury’s Group; Emersons Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Holiday entitlement

Pension and life cover

Sainsbury's share schemes

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Sainsbury’s Group is seeking dedicated delivery colleagues in the United Kingdom to join our team. You will be the friendly face delivering groceries in a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van, ensuring items reach customers in excellent condition.

Alongside driving, you’ll perform vehicle checks, follow planned routes and assist the store team as needed, contributing to a fast-paced, high-energy work environment with safety and customer satisfaction at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Friendly, helpful delivery approach with customers.
• Ability to follow planned routes and deliver on time.
• Capable of handling up to 15kg items and managing loading/unloading tasks.

Responsibilities

• Being the face of Sainsbury's at every doorstep you deliver to, making them feel valued through a thoughtful, friendly and helpful delivery service.
• Driving a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van to deliver groceries to our customers on time and in great condition
• Completing checks to make sure the van is roadworthy, clean and organised, and that customers' shopping is secure before setting off
• Following planned routes and driving safely in a variety of locations, traffic, weather and road conditions
• Moving containers weighing up to 15kg and delivering shopping to a variety of properties, which may include steps, lifts or longer walks from the van
• Communicating brilliantly with customers, including keeping them informed of any delays, dealing with customer queries and any changes to their order
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment, including repeatedly moving shopping containers weighing up to 15kg
• Able to use initiative, solve problems and make safe decisions while out on the road
• Enjoys both working independently while also thriving as part of the wider store team
• Flexibility and willingness to work across the store and take on new challenges
• Open to learning, developing and trying new things to improve our service
• Confident learning to use route and delivery technology

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

Sainsbury’s Group is seeking dedicated delivery colleagues in the United Kingdom to join our team. You will be the friendly face delivering groceries in a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van, ensuring items reach customers in excellent condition.

Alongside driving, you’ll perform vehicle checks, follow planned routes and assist the store team as needed, contributing to a fast-paced, high-energy work environment with safety and customer satisfaction at the forefront.