Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury’s Group; Hessle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer seeks a delivery driver in the UK to transport groceries to customers' doorsteps efficiently. Responsibilities include ensuring the vehicle's roadworthiness, engaging with customers, and assisting in-store when required. Ideal candidates should have a valid driving license and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. The position offers multiple benefits, including a discount card and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Discount card - 10% off at Sainsbury's

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must hold 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 on-time.
• Complete checks to ensure the van is organized and roadworthy.
• Support customers with questions and substitutions.
• Assist across the store when not delivering.

Skills

Driving a 3.5 tonne van

Customer service

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 organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving
• 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 delivering, help across the store as needed
• Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, and delivering to a variety of residential properties
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems
• Be flexible and productive across the store when needed; you will be trained in a variety of skills to learn and develop
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology

Benefits

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

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

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