Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's; Witney; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer as a Home Delivery Driver, delivering groceries to customers' doorsteps. Enjoy a fast-paced, energetic work environment while providing excellent customer service. The role includes driving a 3.5 tonne van and assisting in-store when needed. Benefit from extensive training and market-leading rewards.

Benefits

Discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension

Sainsbury’s share schemes

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organized and roadworthy.
• Assisting across the store when not making deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Driving

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before heading out onto the road to drive safely in various locations and conditions.
• Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them informed of any delays.
• Building great knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to help provide recommendations.
• When not making deliveries, assisting across the store as needed.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming, with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient in driving large vehicles in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to various residential properties.
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical, and energetic environment, using initiative to solve problems—often independently but also thriving as part of a team.
• Flexible and productive, willing to work across the store when needed, with opportunities to learn, develop, and try new skills through full training.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology, and capable of moving shopping containers weighing 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 every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks – provided in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – employer matching 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 early.

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.

Our support includes enhanced discretionary leave for families, resources for understanding and supporting roles and teams, and internal networks to promote representation and remove barriers.

We offer development opportunities such as mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, celebrating diversity through initiatives and events. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

Responsibilities:

Working in our stores:

Our stores are fast-paced environments at the heart of the community, providing outstanding value, quality, and service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be the key to delivering the online shopping experience our customers expect.

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.
• You will complete an online driving risk assessment during your interview, followed by a driving assessment if successful.
• You must have the Right to Work in the UK.