Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK grocery retailer is looking for a Home Delivery Driver to provide a great customer experience by delivering groceries on time. The role requires proficiency in driving large vehicles and working in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are friendly and ready to assist customers with their needs. This position offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

10-15% employee discount

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to engage with customers.
• Must be able to lift shopping containers weighing up to 15 kg.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps on time.
• Ensure the van is clean and organized before deliveries.
• Assist customers with questions and substitutions.

Skills

Proficient in driving a large vehicle

Friendly and welcoming demeanor

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Deliver groceries by driving a 3.5 tonne van to customers’ doorsteps, on time and in good condition.

• Complete checks to ensure the van is organized, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road
• Drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
• Serve customers brilliantly, assist with questions and substitutions, and keep them informed of any delays
• Build knowledge about products, services and promotions to provide recommendations
• When not delivering, help across the store as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Friendly and welcoming with enthusiasm for helping customers and delivering the best doorstep experience
• Proficient in driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy streets to narrow country lanes, delivering to a variety of residential properties
• Happy in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment; able to use initiative to solve problems, often working alone but thriving in a team
• Flexible and productive across the store when needed; fully trained in a variety of skills to learn, develop and try new things
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology; able to move shopping containers up to 15 kg

Working for us has great rewards

We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
• 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 – employer matching of 4-7.5% of pension contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s 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 confidential support and guidance

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Qualifications

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 when they shop with us.

To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.

We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to 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 are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped for at Sainsbury’s.

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 as part of your interview and, if successful, there will be a driving assessment when you join us
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK