Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a part-time Home Delivery Driver in Bristol. In this role, you'll drive a 3.5-tonne van, ensuring timely delivery of groceries to our customers. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and demonstrate outstanding customer service skills. Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits, including discounts and well-being support. This position is part of a vibrant team within a fast-paced environment, allowing you to connect with the community directly.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions match

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Able to handle physical tasks, such as moving shopping containers up to 15 kg.
• Right to work eligibility in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5-tonne van to deliver groceries to customers.
• Perform vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness before deliveries.
• Serve customers and support with questions and substitutions.
• Assist across the store when not delivering.

Skills

Driving large vehicles

Customer service

Problem-solving

Job description

Rate: £14.10 per hour
Location: Emersons Green Store, Bristol, BS16 7AE
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Retail
Requisition ID: 400045706

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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, quality and great service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you will be the essential link that delivers everything our online customers shop for at Sainsbury’s.

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.
• During the interview you will complete an online driving risk assessment, and, if successful, a driving assessment upon joining.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

What you’ll be doing

• Drive a 3.5‑tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps, on time and in good condition.
• Perform checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before setting out.
• Serve customers brilliantly, supporting any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays.
• Build knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.
• When not delivering, help across the store as needed.

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What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Friendly, welcoming, with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient in driving a large vehicle in varied locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of properties.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed, fully trained in a variety of skills for continuous learning.
• Comfortable with new digital tools and technology, and capable of moving shopping containers up to 15 kg.

Working for us has great rewards

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• 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 hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match between 4 % and 7.5 % of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Well‑being support – access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

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. Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to help them understand and support their role. Internal colleague networks aim to ensure true representation for everyone, helping identify and remove barriers.

We offer development opportunities, including mentorship, training, career progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.

Accessibility and support

As a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment, prioritising those who best match the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.

Important notes

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store that you applied to.