Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known supermarket chain in the UK is seeking a Home Delivery Driver in Hoddesdon. The role involves delivering groceries to customers' doorsteps while ensuring a high standard of service. The ideal candidate will possess a UK/EU driving license, be over 18, and have excellent customer service skills. Competitive hourly rate of £14.10, along with various benefits including discounts and training opportunities. This position requires flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

10-15% discount on company products

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions match

Share scheme options

Gym and restaurant discounts

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Must complete online driving risk assessment and possible driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries on time and in good condition.
• Ensure the van is organized, clean, and roadworthy.
• Assist customers with questions and substitutions during deliveries.
• Support store operations when not making deliveries.

Skills

Proficient driving a large vehicle

Customer service

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Job description

Rate: £14.10 per hour Location: Hoddesdon Store, Hoddesdon, EN11 8HF Hours: Part time, 22 hours per week Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment Business area: Retail Requisition ID: 400043914

Shift hours

Fully flexible required

Working in our stores: 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 the special ingredients that delivers everything our online customers shop at Sainsbury’s for.

• 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

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 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 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