Home Delivery Driver - Argos (in Sainsbury’s)

Sainsbury's; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital retailer is looking for a Home Delivery Driver to deliver Argos products from Sainsbury's stores. You'll provide exceptional service, ensuring deliveries are timely and maintaining a positive customer experience. We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are proficient in driving large vehicles and are ready to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury's, Argos and others after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks provided

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Share schemes at discounted prices

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts and complete a driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver products to customers' doorsteps.
• Completing vehicle checks and ensuring deliveries are made on time and in good condition.
• Maintaining an efficient operation in the stock room or on the shop floor.

Skills

Customer service

Driving proficiency

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver a variety of products to our customers' doorsteps, on-time and in great condition.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving in various locations and conditions.
• Serving our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and keeping them informed of any delays.
• When not on the road, helping maintain an efficient operation in the stock room or on the shop floor.
• Building great knowledge about our products, services, and promotions to help provide recommendations.

What makes a great Argos Colleague:

• Friendly and professional with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience as the face of Argos.
• 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 high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems – often working alone but also thriving as part of a team.
• Always ready to work flexibly and to a high standard across the store when needed - fully trained in a variety of skills with opportunities to learn, develop, and try new things.
• Embraces using new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.

Working for us has great rewards:

We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training:

• 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 payday.
• Free food and hot drinks - provided for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement - based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – 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, a confidential service providing support and guidance on various issues.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Qualifications

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.

To support this, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support roles and teams effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping to identify and remove barriers.

We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help colleagues grow and succeed. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. To learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look 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

As a leading UK digital retailer, Argos provides customers with convenience, choice, and value across a vast range of products for the moments that matter. As a Home Delivery Driver working out of an Argos store inside a Sainsbury’s, you’ll provide an industry-leading fast-track service that brings Argos products to customers' doors.

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, and if successful, there will be a driving assessment when you join us.
• You must have Right to Work in the UK.
• You should be able to work a variety of shifts across the week, including three shift blocks during the day: Monday to Sunday 5:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Your hours will be scheduled to fit your availability and may vary week to week. Overtime opportunities may also be available, including supporting your local Sainsbury’s.