Grocery Delivery Driver – Friendly, Reliable, Refrigerated Van

Sainsbury’s Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card 10% off after 4 weeks +

Holiday entitlement

Pension and life cover

Sainsbury's share schemes

Health and wellbeing schemes

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at other retailers

Job summary

Sainsbury’s Group is hiring delivery colleagues to bring groceries to customers’ doors with a friendly, reliable approach. You will drive a refrigerated 3.5 tonne van, perform pre-departure checks, and ensure orders arrive on time and in great condition.

You will engage with customers to answer questions, handle changes, and maintain high service standards while working across a busy store network. A proactive, safety-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver friendly, helpful service to customers.
• Capable of safe, compliant driving and vehicle checks.
• Ability to follow planned routes and adapt to conditions.
• Good physical fitness for lifting and moving shopping containers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers in a timely and careful manner.
• Drive a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van between locations.
• Perform van safety checks, cleanliness and security before departure.
• Communicate with customers about delays and order changes.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Route planning

Physical stamina

Job description

Sainsbury’s Group is hiring delivery colleagues to bring groceries to customers’ doors with a friendly, reliable approach. You will drive a refrigerated 3.5 tonne van, perform pre-departure checks, and ensure orders arrive on time and in great condition.

You will engage with customers to answer questions, handle changes, and maintain high service standards while working across a busy store network. A proactive, safety-first mindset is essential.