Home Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is hiring a Home Delivery Driver in Witney. The role involves delivering groceries, ensuring van safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a valid driving license and eligibility to work in the UK. This part-time position offers a rate of £14.10 per hour with opportunities for discounts and well-being support. Ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy customer interaction.

Benefits

Discount card for Sainsbury's and Argos

Free food and hot drinks for colleagues

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension matching contributions

Share schemes at discounted prices

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months.
• Must complete an online driving risk assessment and driving assessment.
• Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers.
• Ensure van is organized, clean, and roadworthy.
• Serve customers and assist with questions and substitutions.
• Build knowledge about products and promotions.
• Assist across the store when not making deliveries.

Skills

Friendly and welcoming attitude

Proficient driving large vehicles

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Problem-solving initiative

Comfortable with digital tools

Job description

Rate: £14.10 per hour

Location: Witney Store, Witney, OX28 4FF

Hours: Part time, 22.50 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment

Closing date: 31 December 2025

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 one of the special ingredient 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’ll 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 a 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
• Serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays
• Build 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 a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and to provide 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 thrive in being 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 in 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

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

If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store that you have applied to.

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. We support enhanced discretionary leave, carers support, and provide resources for understanding and supporting roles. Our internal colleague networks aim to ensure true representation and remove barriers. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, career progression, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. As a Disability Confident Leader, we prioritize candidates who best match essential criteria. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.