Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury’s Group; Darlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Home Delivery Driver in Darlington. As a driver, you will deliver groceries, assist customers, and maintain the van’s organization. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about customer service and possess a valid UK/EU driving licence. The role offers flexible hours with rewarding benefits including discounts and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

10% discount at Sainsbury’s

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Ability to drive safely in various locations and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps on time.
• Complete van checks to ensure cleanliness and organization.
• Assist customers with questions and substitutions.

Skills

Driving proficiency

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

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Overview

Working in our stores is fast-paced; no two days are the same, and food is our passion. Stores are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality and great service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped for at Sainsbury’s.

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 driving
• Safely driving in a variety of locations and conditions
• Serving customers brilliantly, assisting with questions and substitutions, and keeping them informed of delays
• Building knowledge about products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
• When not delivering, assisting across the store as needed

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 as part of your interview, and if successful, there will be a driving assessment when you join
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

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 and delivering to a variety of residential properties
• Happy working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment; able to use initiative and work in a team
• Flexible and productive across the store when needed; fully trained in a variety of skills to learn and develop
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools 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; 15% discount on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s; 15% off at Argos every payday
• Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores
• Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
• Pension – employer matching of 4-7.5% of contributions
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted share purchases
• Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers and more
• Wellbeing support – including free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Equality, inclusion and development

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome. Colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families and carer support. We provide resources to understand and support roles and teams. Our networks promote true representation and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, training and career progression, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. If you would like to learn more about our inclusivity commitment, please see our information here. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview, please let us know and we will support you.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Retail

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