Grocery Delivery Driver — Friendly, Reliable & On‑Time

Sainsbury’s Group; Hurn; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Holiday entitlement

Pension and life cover

Sainsbury's share schemes

Health and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Sainsbury's Group is seeking a Customer Delivery Driver to bring groceries directly to customers’ doors with energy, warmth and care. You will operate a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van, perform vehicle checks, and follow routes safely in diverse conditions.

You may also support store tasks as needed and must be comfortable using delivery technology and working in a fast-paced environment. A full, clean UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if successful, a driving assessment when you join us.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Sainsbury's at every doorstep you deliver to, making customers feel valued through a thoughtful, friendly service.
• Drive a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van to deliver groceries on time and in great condition.
• Carry out checks to ensure the van is roadworthy, clean and organised, and that customers' shopping is secure before setting off.
• Follow planned routes and drive safely in varying locations, traffic, weather and road conditions.
• Move containers weighing up to 15kg and deliver to a variety of properties, which may include steps, lifts or longer walks from the van.
• Communicate brilliantly with customers, keeping them informed of delays and handling queries.
• When not delivering, you may help across the store as needed.
• Comfortable driving a larger vehicle safely in different locations, including busy streets and country lanes.
• Able to use initiative and make safe decisions while on the road.
• Enjoys working independently and as part of the wider store team.
• Open to learning and trying new things to improve our service.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work

12 months driving

Job description

Sainsbury's Group is seeking a Customer Delivery Driver to bring groceries directly to customers’ doors with energy, warmth and care. You will operate a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van, perform vehicle checks, and follow routes safely in diverse conditions.

You may also support store tasks as needed and must be comfortable using delivery technology and working in a fast-paced environment. A full, clean UK driving licence is required.