Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retail supermarket in Beaconsfield is seeking enthusiastic delivery drivers to join their team this Christmas. You will be responsible for delivering groceries, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining the vehicle. Ideal candidates will have a valid driving license and a passion for helping customers. This role offers part-time hours and competitive pay.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Discounted shopping offers

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers.
• Ensure the van is clean, organized, and roadworthy.
• Assist customers with questions and handle substitutions.
• Help across the store when not on deliveries.

Skills

Driving a large vehicle

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Knowledge of products and services

Job description

Rate: £14.10 per hour
Location: Beaconsfield Store, Beaconsfield, HP9 1QH
Hours: Part time, 16 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 06 December 2025
Requisition ID: 400040199

Working in our stores this Christmas:

Could you be one of our Christmas champions this year? Whether you’re a Nut Roast Navigator, or a Mince Pie Magician, bring your energy into this season and help us create the best Christmas possible for our customers.

• 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 on it
• You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if you’re successful, there’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

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 customers and 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:

• 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

Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available – please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.