Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading UK grocery retailer is seeking a Home Delivery Driver for their Cobham Store. This part-time position involves driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean and organized vehicle. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and must hold a valid driving licence. The role offers a variety of rewards, including a discount card, free food, and pension contributions.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury's, increasing to 15% on weekends

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions match

Shopping discounts on various services

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months and no more than 6 points.
• Completion of an online driving risk assessment is required.
• Right to Work eligibility in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van for grocery delivery.
• Ensure the van is clean and roadworthy before deliveries.
• Assist customers with questions and substitutions.
• Provide product recommendations based on knowledge of offerings.
• Help in-store when not making deliveries.

Skills

Driving a large vehicle

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

Rate: £14.10 per hour

Location: Cobham Store, Cobham, KT11 1HW

Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Business area: Retail

Requisition ID: 400043703

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’ll be a special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shop for.

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 you’re 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 organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
• Serving customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays
• Building great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
• When not making deliveries, helping across the store as needed

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience
>Proficient at driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems – often on your own but also thriving as part of a team
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed – you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
• Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15 kg

Working for us has great rewards

• 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 which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

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. In support of this commitment, colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, resources to help them understand and support their role, and internal colleague networks that ensure true representation for everyone. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training and career progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events.

Commitment to Disability Confidence

As a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through an online assessment that prioritises those who achieve the highest score and therefore most closely match the essential criteria for the role.

Application information

Our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

If you need an update on your application, please contact the store you applied to. You can find contact details for all Sainsbury’s stores here.