Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Home Delivery Driver to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering groceries to customers, ensuring timely and safe delivery. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, customer-focused, and capable of driving large vehicles. Benefits include discounts, free food, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

10% discount after four weeks, increasing to 15% on weekends

Free food and drinks in stores

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching and share schemes

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps in a timely manner.
• Perform vehicle checks to ensure safety and organization.
• Assist customers with questions and product recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Large Vehicles

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

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About the role:

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 a Home Delivery Driver, you'll be the key person delivering everything our online customers ordered from Sainsbury's.

Minimum requirements:

• 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. If successful, there will be a driving assessment when you join.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps, on-time and in good condition.
• Performing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure.
• Serving customers by supporting with questions and substitutions, and informing them of any delays.
• Building knowledge about products, services, and promotions to assist with recommendations.
• Assisting in store as needed when not making deliveries.

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about helping customers.
• Proficient in driving large vehicles in various locations.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, physical environment, using initiative and teamwork.
• Flexible and willing to learn new skills and use digital tools.
• Comfortable lifting up to 15kg.

Benefits:

• 10% discount after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury's and Argos every Friday and Saturday.
• Free food and drinks in stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement, pension matching, share schemes, and shopping discounts.
• Wellbeing support, including access to Employee Assistance Program.

Additional info:

We value diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring. We offer development opportunities and support for all colleagues. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview, please let us know.