Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading retail chain based in the UK seeks a Home Delivery Driver to deliver groceries to customers in specific locations. This part-time position involves driving a 3.5-tonne van, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Candidates must be over 18 and possess a valid driving license. The role offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits, including discounts and holiday entitlements.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks, increasing to 15% on Fridays/Saturdays

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension match of 4%-7.5%

Discounted share schemes

Special offers on gym memberships and retail vouchers

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Over 18 years old with a full UK/EU driving license for at least 12 months.
• Must complete online driving risk assessment.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps on time.
• Ensure the delivery van is organized and roadworthy.
• Serve customers and assist with questions.
• Help across the store when not delivering.

Skills

Driving a large vehicle

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

Home Delivery Driver

Location: Colwick Store, Colwick, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2JN

Pay: £14.10 per hour

Hours: Part time, 24 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Business area: Retail

Requisition ID: 400043684

Working In Our Stores

Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same. They live at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you will be a key part of the team that delivers everything our online customers shop at Sainsbury’s to their doorsteps.

Eligibility

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it.
• Will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of the interview and, if successful, a driving assessment upon joining.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving a 3.5‑tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps on time and in excellent condition.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy; securing delivery cases before driving in a variety of locations and conditions.
• Serving customers brilliantly, supporting with questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays.
• Building knowledge about products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
• When not delivering, helping across the store as needed.

What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Friendly, welcoming, with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient in driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and carrying deliveries to a range of residential properties.
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical, high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems, often independently but also thriving as part of a team.
• Ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed; fully trained in a variety of skills and ready to learn and develop.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do the job brilliantly, and capable of moving containers up to 15 kg.

Shift Hours

• Early shift: 06:00 – 14:00
• Wednesday: 14:00 – 23:00
• Friday: 10:00 – 19:00

Working for Us Has Great Rewards

• Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, T‑Yo, 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 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, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

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.

Our inclusive commitment includes enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to help colleagues understand and support their role and team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone and to remove barriers that our colleagues may face.

We offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training and career progression pathways, to help colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through initiatives and events that foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment, prioritising those who achieve the highest score and most closely match the essential criteria for the role.

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