Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retailer as a Home Delivery Driver, where you'll deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps. This role requires excellent driving skills, customer service, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy great benefits including discounts, holiday entitlement, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organized and roadworthy.
• Serving customers and assisting across the store when not delivering.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

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, unbeatable quality, and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped at Sainsbury’s for.

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 successful, there will 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 customers' doorsteps, on-time and in good condition.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and delivery cases are secure before driving safely in various locations and conditions.
• Serving customers effectively, supporting with questions and substitutions, and informing them of any delays.
• Building knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to provide recommendations.
• Assisting across the store when not making deliveries.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient in driving large vehicles in different environments, from busy streets to narrow lanes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, using initiative and teamwork.
• Flexible and productive, eager to learn new skills and develop.
• Willing to learn digital tools and handle shopping containers up to 15KG.

Working for us has great rewards:

We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training:

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we match 4-7.5% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support, including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.

Please note that vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage early application.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, supporting colleagues' full potential and ensuring every customer feels welcome. We offer family leave, support for carers, resources for understanding roles, and internal networks promoting representation and diversity. We provide development opportunities like mentorship, training, and career pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit our website.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will support you.