Home Delivery Driver

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket retailer is seeking a Home Delivery Driver in Sutton, UK. The role involves driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must have a full UK/EU driving license, be over 18 years of age, and possess the right to work in the UK. Benefits include a generous discount card, free food and hot drinks, and a supportive work environment fostering inclusivity and development.

Benefits

10% discount card

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions match up to 7.5%

Sainsbury's share schemes

Special offers on various services

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have held a full UK/EU driving license for at least 12 months.
• Ability to lift shopping containers up to 15 kg.
• Must be over 18 and have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries.
• Complete checks to ensure the van is roadworthy.
• Serve customers and manage delivery questions.

Skills

Driving proficiency

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Role Details

Working in our stores: North Cheam Store, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, 566 London Road, Sutton Greater London, SM3 9AA

Rate: £15.35 per hour

Hours: 35 per week (Full time)

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 19 January 2026

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 will be a key ingredient in delivering everything our online customers shop for 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, 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 customer doorsteps on time and in good condition.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving safely in a variety of locations and conditions.
• Serving customers brilliantly, supporting their questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays.
• Building knowledge of our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
• When not making deliveries, 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 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, high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems 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—fully trained across a variety of skills, allowing learning, development and trying new things.
• Comfortable 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, Too, 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 – free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

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. Our commitment includes enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and a range of development opportunities such as mentorship, training, and career progression pathways. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events that foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

Disability Confident Leader

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 most closely match the essential criteria for the role.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.