Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading supermarket retailer is looking for a part-time Home Delivery Driver to join their team in East Hagbourne. This role involves delivering groceries to customers' homes with an emphasis on high-quality service. Candidates should possess a valid driving license and have a passion for customer service. The position offers a competitive rate of £14.10 per hour, alongside various perks including discounts and well-being support. Ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions matched

Sainsbury's share schemes

Shopping discounts

Well-being support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physical environment.
• Familiarity with digital tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries to customers on time and in good condition.
• Perform pre-journey checks on the delivery van.
• Assist customers with questions and provide product knowledge.

Skills

Driving large vehicles

Customer service

Problem-solving

Job description

Rate: £14.10 per hour
Location: Didcot Store, Didcot, OX11 7ND
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 05 January 2026
Requisition ID: 400043672

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 one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be a key ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shop 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.
• You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if successful, a driving assessment when you join us.
• 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.
• Complete checks to ensure the van is organised, clean, road‑worthy and delivery cases are secure before driving safely in a variety of locations and conditions.
• Serve customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions, substitutions and keeping them aware of any delays.
• Build knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
• When not delivering, help across the store as needed.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s colleague

• Friendly and welcoming, with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient at driving large vehicles in diverse locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, delivering to a variety of properties.
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively across the store as needed – fully trained in a variety of skills, providing learning and development opportunities.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and do the 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 % on Fridays and Saturdays, 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 match between 4 %–7.5 % of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Well‑being support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

Important reminders

Please note that 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, we offer an enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers and resources that help colleagues understand and support their role and team effectively. Our internal colleague networks ensure true representation for everyone, helping us remove barriers that colleagues may face. We provide mentorship, training and career‑progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through an online assessment that prioritises those who most closely match the essential criteria for the role. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.