Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic delivery drivers to provide exceptional service to customers. In this dynamic role, you will drive a 3.5-tonne van, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining a clean and organized vehicle. You'll engage with customers, addressing their needs and providing product recommendations. This position offers a vibrant work environment where you can thrive both independently and as part of a team. With a commitment to colleague wellbeing, the company provides generous benefits, including discounts, free meals, and a supportive workplace culture. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Discount Card

Free Food and Hot Drinks

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Pension Matching

Share Schemes

Shopping Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Proficient in driving large vehicles in various conditions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries on time and in great condition.
• Ensure the van is organized, clean, and roadworthy.
• Assist customers with questions and substitutions.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Tools

Digital Tools

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers doorsteps, on-time and in a great condition
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
• Serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
• When not out making deliveries, you will be helping across the store as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customersand to provide the best doorstep experience
• Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment, using initiative to solve problems - often on your own but also thrive in being part of a team
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed - you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
• Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15KG

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 the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your 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 which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

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