Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury’s Group; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Home Delivery Driver. You'll deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps while ensuring the van's safety and organization. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service and assist in-store as needed. Must hold a valid UK/EU driving licence and be over 18 years of age. Competitive benefits and discounts are offered.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury's

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Employee assistance programme

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van for grocery deliveries.
• Ensure van organization and safety.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist in-store when not delivering.

Skills

Customer service

Proficient driving

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps, on-time and in good condition.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, 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 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.
• 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 thriving as 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 learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15 kg.

Benefits and 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.

Responsibilities (store role context)

Working in our stores: Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you\'ll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped 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.

Qualifications and inclusion

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