Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Home Delivery Driver, where your role is pivotal in delivering groceries with exceptional service. In this dynamic position, you will navigate various locations, ensuring timely deliveries while providing a friendly experience to customers. This role not only offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment but also comes with competitive pay and numerous benefits, including generous discounts and holiday entitlements. If you're looking for a rewarding job that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities, this is the perfect chance for you.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Comfortable using digital tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers' doorsteps on time and in good condition.
• Ensure the van is organized, clean, and roadworthy before driving.

Skills

Driving large vehicles

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Digital tools proficiency

Education

Full UK/EU driving licence

Job description

Rate: £13.95 per hour
Location: Stirling Store, Stirling, FK8 1RA
Hours: Part time, 24 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Retail
Requisition ID: 304387

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.

• 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 that 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 assist with recommendations.
• Assisting in-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 diverse locations, from busy streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to various residential properties.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and productive, willing to learn new skills and develop professionally.
• Comfortable using digital tools and technology, and able to lift shopping containers up to 15KG.

Working for us has great rewards:

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

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks – provided in all stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – company matches between 4-7.5% of contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – opportunity to 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, offering confidential support and guidance.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.

An inclusive place to work and shop:

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their potential, and every customer feels welcome. We offer support for families and carers, resources for understanding and supporting your role, and internal networks to promote diversity and inclusion. We also provide development opportunities, mentorship, training, and career progression pathways. To learn more about our inclusivity initiatives, please visit our website.

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