Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury’s Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable delivery driver to ensure groceries are delivered to customers' doorsteps on time. The ideal candidate will have experience driving a large vehicle and possess strong customer service skills. Responsibilities also include maintaining the daily cleanliness of the delivery van and supporting store operations when not driving. The company offers various benefits including a discount card, holiday entitlement, and wellbeing support, emphasizing inclusivity and employee development.

Benefits

Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury's

Free food and hot drinks for colleagues

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in driving large vehicles is essential.
• Strong communication skills to serve customers successfully.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps in a timely manner.
• Ensure the delivery van is clean and in good condition.
• Support customers with questions and ensure a great delivery experience.

Skills

Driving a 3.5 tonne van

Customer service skills

Ability to work in diverse environments

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps on time and in 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, help across the store as needed.
• Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, 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; fully trained in a variety of skills, providing 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.

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Our commitment to inclusion

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. 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 here. 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 which will prioritise those candidates who achieve the highest score and therefore 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.

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, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.