Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury’s Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Poole is seeking a delivery driver to ensure timely and safe delivery of groceries to customers. The role demands proficiency in driving a large vehicle, excellent customer service skills, and flexibility to assist in-store tasks. You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be over 18. The position offers various rewards, including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points.
• Complete online driving risk assessment and driving assessment upon joining.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries on-time in great condition.
• Complete checks for van organization and cleanliness.
• Assist customers with questions and substitutions.
• Support other store tasks when not delivering.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Rewards and 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 which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

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 and 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. 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.