Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in Paignton is seeking a Home Delivery Driver. The successful candidate will drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries, ensuring timely deliveries and excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a valid UK/EU driving licence, be at least 18 years old, and have the right to work in the UK. This part-time role offers competitive pay and great benefits, including discounts, holiday entitlement, and ongoing training to support career development.

Benefits

10% discount card after four weeks

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Share schemes

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• Must be over 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries on time.
• Ensure the van is clean and roadworthy.
• Serve customers and assist with inquiries.
• Gain knowledge about products and services.
• Assist across the store when not delivering.

Skills

Friendly and welcoming

Proficient driving

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility to work across the store

Job description

Rate: £14.10 per hour
Location: Paignton Store, Paignton, TQ4 7PE
Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 24 January 2026
Requisition ID: 400045275

Shift hours

Early shift: 06:00 - 14:00
Late shift: 14:30 - 22:30

Working in our stores

Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are never 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 one of the special ingredients that delivers everything our online customers shop at Sainsbury’s 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 our customers doorsteps, on time and in great 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 our 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 out making deliveries, you will be helping 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 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 learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15KG

Working for us has great rewards

We truly value our colleagues and provide market‑leading benefits and training to reflect that:

• 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

Inclusivity and adjustments

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer. All candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which will prioritise those candidates who achieve the highest score and therefore most closely match the essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.