Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking a part-time Home Delivery Driver for their Hull Store. This role involves delivering groceries to customer doorsteps using a 3.5 tonne van while ensuring timely service and exceptional customer care. Candidates should possess a valid UK/EU driving licence and demonstrate flexibility to assist in-store when required. Benefits include discounts, free food and drinks, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

10% discount on shopping

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching

Share schemes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 with a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Right to work eligibility in the UK is required.
• Completion of an online driving risk assessment and driving assessment is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver groceries on time using a 3.5 tonne van.
• Ensure the van is clean, organised, and roadworthy.
• Serve customers and keep them informed about deliveries.
• Assist across the store during non-delivery times.

Skills

Customer service

Driving large vehicles

Flexibility

Teamwork

Knowledge of digital tools

Job description

Home Delivery Driver – Hull Store

Location: Hull Store, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd, Sainsbury Way, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 9NS
Rate: £14.10 per hour
Hours: Part‑time, 20 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed‑Term Assignment

Job Summary

Work in a fast‑paced environment delivering groceries to customers’ doorsteps with a 3.5 tonne van. Support store operations as needed and provide friendly service to our online customers.

Eligibility & Requirements

• 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, and a driving assessment during onboarding if successful.
• 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.
• Check the van is organised, clean, road‑worthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving.
• Serve customers brilliantly, answering questions, providing substitutions, and keeping them informed of any delays.
• Build product, service and promotion knowledge to give recommendations.
• Assist across the store when not making deliveries.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s colleague

• Friendly, welcoming, and enthusiastic about customer service.
• Proficient at driving a large vehicle in varied environments.
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy setting, using initiative and teamwork.
• Flexible and ready to work to a high standard across the store when needed.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and carrying items up to 15 kg.

Benefits & 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 stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension matching – 4 %–7.5 % of your contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – purchase shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Wellbeing support – free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to a truly inclusive retailer, offering enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers and internal networks ensuring representation for all. We also provide mentorship, training and career progression pathways, celebrating diversity through initiatives and events.

As a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will be offered an interview through an online assessment prioritising the highest score to match essential criteria. Should you require reasonable adjustments during application or interview stages, please let us know and we will support you.

Please note that vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.