Customer Delivery Driver (Permanent 30 - 35 Hours) - Liffey Valley

Role Overview

Join Tesco as a Customer Delivery Driver and be the friendly face greeting our customers during their home shopping experience. This role involves dynamic, hands-on work with a variety of daily tasks, ensuring customers receive excellent service. Drivers operate mostly independently but have managerial and team support readily available.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver an outstanding home shopping experience, placing customers at the core of all activities.
• Assist with loading the delivery vehicle when needed and verify vehicle roadworthiness before journeys.
• Follow assigned schedules and routes efficiently and carefully.
• Maintain a professional appearance by wearing the uniform and be prepared to assist customers.
• Drive responsibly and safely, abiding by all traffic laws and regulations.
• Respect all road users by practicing courteous driving behavior.
• Interact personally with customers by providing friendly service and addressing them by name.
• Handle customer deliveries with care, as if they were your own belongings.

Candidate Requirements

• Hold a full Irish or EU driving license (manual or automatic) for a minimum of two years with no more than three penalty points.
• Exhibit safe and respectful driving habits.
• Have a genuine interest in assisting others and be personable with good communication skills and a sense of humor.
• Demonstrate initiative and practical judgment in day-to-day tasks.
• Show commitment to positively impacting customers and colleagues alike.
• Maintain composure and calmness in high-pressure situations.

Additional Recruitment Conditions

Applicants must undergo Garda vetting, and proof of current penalty points on their license is required at assessment. License status can be obtained through the National Driver Licence Services. Note that applicants disqualified from driving within the last decade are ineligible. Offers are contingent upon providing bank account details prior to start date.

Compensation and Benefits

• Flexible shifts with part-time and full-time contracts ranging from 20 to 39 hours weekly.
• Starting pay for new drivers at €18.24 per hour, including extra pay for Sunday shifts.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus program.
• Clubcard discounts including 10% off store and online purchases, 15% off once monthly weekends, 20% off twice yearly, and year-round 20% off F&F clothing, extendable to a family member.
• Access to Virtual GP services offering confidential medical video consultations and prescription services, available for families at reduced rates.
• Round-the-clock Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for emotional support and wellbeing tailored to body, mind, and life.
• Life assurance coverage, pension scheme options, and Save As You Earn plans (subject to eligibility).
• Paid family leave and bike-to-work scheme.
• Recognition through long service awards and commuter benefit schemes.

About Tesco Ireland

Operating since 1997, Tesco Ireland runs over 190 stores and employs more than 13,000 people nationwide. Tesco is committed to supporting Irish suppliers, farming families, and community initiatives, contributing significantly to food security and charitable projects. The company actively promotes an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and flexible work options are considered to accommodate different life stages and needs.

Diversity and Accessibility

Tesco embraces diversity and is dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations during recruitment can request support to facilitate their application experience.