Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading UK grocery retailer is looking for Home Delivery Drivers in Bracknell. You will deliver groceries safely to customers, ensure the van is roadworthy, and assist customers with their inquiries. Ideal candidates should have a valid UK driving licence, be over 18, and work well in a fast-paced environment. The role offers market-leading benefits, including discounts, holiday entitlement, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

10% off at Sainsbury’s after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks provided

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching between 4-7.5%

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Held a full UK / EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries safely.
• Complete checks to ensure the van is organised and roadworthy.
• Support customers with questions and substitutions.
• Build knowledge about products and promotions.
• Help across the store as needed when not delivering.

Skills

Friendly and welcoming

Proficient driving a large vehicle

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility and productivity

Comfortable with digital tools

Education

Full UK / EU driving licence

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

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.

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

If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store that you have applied to. You can find contact details for all Sainsbury's stores .

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.

Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be one of our Christmas Champions that delivers everything our online customers shop at Sainsbury’s for.

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 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

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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.

As part our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which will prioritise those candidates who achieve the highest score and therefore most closely match the essential criteria for the role.

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