Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Home Delivery Driver, where you will be responsible for delivering groceries to customers' doorsteps. This role requires excellent driving skills, customer service, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy great benefits including discounts, free food, and generous holiday entitlement while being part of an inclusive team dedicated to supporting your growth.

Benefits

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving license held for at least 12 months.
• Complete an online driving risk assessment and driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers.
• Ensure van is organized, clean, and roadworthy.
• Assist across the store when not making deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

1. Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.
2. Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving safely in various locations and conditions.
3. Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with questions and substitutions, and keeping them informed of any delays.
4. Building great knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.
5. When not making deliveries, assisting across the store as needed.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

1. Friendly and welcoming, with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
2. Proficient in driving large vehicles in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to various residential properties.
3. Happy to work in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems, both independently and as part of a team.
4. Flexible and productive, willing to work across the store when needed; fully trained in various skills with opportunities to learn and develop.
5. Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology, and able to move shopping containers weighing up to 15kg.

Working for us has great rewards:

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every payday.
• 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 – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy 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 support and guidance on various issues.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their potential, and every customer feels welcome.

Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to help them understand and support their roles. Our internal networks promote representation and aim to remove barriers faced by colleagues.

We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career pathways, to support growth and success. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity commitment, please visit here.

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

Responsibilities:

Our stores are fast-paced, community-centered environments where food is our passion. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be the key to delivering the online shopping experience our customers expect.

Eligibility:

• You must be over 18, with a full UK/EU driving license held for at least 12 months, with no more than 6 points.
• You will complete an online driving risk assessment during your interview, followed by a driving assessment if successful.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.