Home Delivery Driver - Argos (in Sainsbury’s)

Sainsbury's; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sainsbury's is looking for a motivated Home Delivery Driver in Norwich to provide outstanding service by delivering products promptly and safely to customers' homes. The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal development and numerous benefits, including discounts and wellness support.

Benefits

Discount card for Sainsbury's and Argos

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions up to 7.5%

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK/EU driving license for at least 12 months.
• Proficient in driving large vehicles in various locations.
• Ability to work flexibly and productively across various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver products to customers' doorsteps.
• Complete vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
• Support customers with inquiries and maintain efficient operations in store.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Problem Solving

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 organized, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely 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 a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience as the face of Argos.
• Proficient in driving a large vehicle 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 productively 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 to reflect that:

• 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 pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks – provided for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s 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 a wide range of issues.

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

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 commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.

We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like 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.

Working in our stores

As one of the leading UK digital retailers, Argos provides our customers with outstanding 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 on it.
• You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview, and if successful, there’ll be a driving assessment when you join us.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• You should be able to work a variety of shifts across the week and during three shift blocks during the day: Monday to Sunday 5:00am - 1:00pm, 1:00pm - 6:00pm, 6:00pm - 10:30pm. Your hours will be scheduled to fit around your availability and may vary from week to week. There may also be opportunities for overtime, including supporting your local Sainsbury’s.