Home Delivery Driver

Role overview

Join a busy store environment where each day can look different. This role sits at the centre of serving the local community and supporting online grocery customers with reliable doorstep deliveries, great service, and care for quality.

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• A full UK or EU driving licence is required, held for a minimum of 12 months.
• Your licence must have no more than 6 points.
• You will be asked to complete an online driving risk check during the interview process.
• If selected, you will also complete a driving assessment when you start.
• You need the legal right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Using a 3.5-tonne van to deliver groceries safely, on time, and in excellent condition to customers’ homes.
• Checking that the van is tidy, organised, safe to drive, and roadworthy, and confirming that delivery items are secured before setting off.
• Providing helpful customer service during deliveries, including answering questions, handling substitutions, and keeping customers informed about any delays.
• Learning enough about products, services, and promotions to make useful recommendations.
• Supporting store operations whenever you are not on deliveries.

What success looks like

• You bring a warm, approachable manner and enjoy helping customers have a great delivery experience.
• You are confident handling a larger vehicle in a range of settings, from crowded residential roads to narrow rural lanes.
• You cope well in a busy, physical, high-energy environment and can use your own initiative to solve problems.
• You work well independently and also contribute positively to a team.
• You are adaptable, productive, and willing to learn a variety of store-based tasks.
• You are comfortable using digital tools and can handle shopping containers weighing up to 15 kg.

Benefits and rewards

• Colleague discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, rising to 15% off Sainsbury’s purchases every Friday and Saturday.
• Free food and hot drinks in all stores for colleagues.
• Holiday entitlement based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension matching between 4% and 7.5% of your contributions.
• Access to share schemes with discounted Sainsbury’s shares.
• Extra shopping savings on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Wellbeing support, including free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional information

Applications may close quickly, so early submission is encouraged. If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store you applied to. The company promotes an inclusive workplace and shopping experience, with support for colleagues, carers, and families, plus development opportunities such as mentoring, training, and career progression. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the application or interview process. As a Disability Confident Leader, candidates who perform best in the online assessment may be prioritised for interview where they closely meet the essential criteria.