Driver - Home Delivery

Role overview

This position is focused on home delivery work for a major UK supermarket. The role is fast-moving and varied, with a strong emphasis on getting customer orders to homes fresh, accurate, and on time. It suits someone who enjoys a practical, people-facing job and takes pride in creating a positive customer experience.

What the job involves

You will be delivering groceries and other products directly to customers’ doors, keeping a helpful and friendly approach throughout the day. The work changes from one shift to the next, and the pace is brisk. Success in the role depends on being customer-focused, active, and able to handle different tasks while maintaining high service standards.

Customer service focus

A key part of the role is going the extra mile for customers, supporting them with queries where possible, and delivering a pleasant experience every time. You should be comfortable meeting new people and representing the company in a positive way.

Required licence and age criteria

Applicants must have held a full driving licence for at least one year, have no more than 6 points on that licence, and be over 18 years old. The employer also notes that it only recruits people who are above school-leaver age.

What is offered

• Flexible shift arrangements
• Six weeks of holiday, with bank holidays included
• 15% discount in supermarkets and convenience stores from day one
• An extra 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Opportunities to grow and progress in your career
• Subsidised food and drink options in-store or on the shop floor
• Competitive pension and life assurance cover
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to Aviva Digital GP
• Discounts through the MyPerks programme at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave, plus neonatal and fertility leave

What the employer is looking for

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys meeting people, working at pace, and staying active. You should be able to use your own initiative to help resolve customer issues, work safely with a range of equipment, and manage lifting tasks, including moving totes that can weigh up to 18 kg.

Recruitment and support information

The company says its goal is to help everyone have a fair chance to succeed in their role and build a career there. It also states that reasonable adjustments can be requested during the hiring process if needed.

About the employer

The business serves millions of customers across the UK every week and is known for offering good value, quality fresh food, and groceries. Freshness is a core part of the brand, with more fresh food prepared in-store than at any other supermarket in the country.