Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Home Delivery Driver, where you'll play a vital role in delivering groceries to customers' doorsteps. This fast-paced position requires a friendly attitude, driving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Enjoy benefits like a discount card, free food, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays.

Free food and hot drinks in stores.

Generous holiday entitlement.

Pension matching.

Share schemes.

Wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries on-time.
• Performing checks to ensure the van is organized and roadworthy.
• Serving customers professionally and assisting in-store as needed.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Driving large vehicles

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Flexible and willing to learn

Ability to lift up to 15kg

Job description

Join to apply for the Home Delivery Driver role at Sainsbury's.

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, unbeatable quality, and great service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you'll be a key part of delivering the shopping experience our online customers expect.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 during your interview, and if successful, a driving assessment upon joining.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps, on-time and in good condition.
• Performing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure.
• Serving customers professionally, supporting with questions and substitutions, and informing them of any delays.
• Building product knowledge to assist and recommend.
• Assisting in store as needed when not making deliveries.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Friendly, welcoming attitude with enthusiasm for helping customers.
• Proficient in driving large vehicles in various environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical environment, using initiative and teamwork.
• Flexible and willing to learn new skills and digital tools.
• Ability to lift up to 15kg.

Benefits:

• Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Free food and hot drinks in stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement, pension matching, share schemes, shopping discounts, and wellbeing support.

Our Commitment:

We are dedicated to inclusivity, offering development opportunities, and supporting all colleagues. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments during the application process.