Home Delivery Driver

About the Role

Join our dynamic store team where every day brings something new and food passion drives us. Our stores are vital community hubs delivering exceptional value, quality, and outstanding service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring our online customers receive their groceries promptly and in excellent condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries punctually to customer doorsteps, maintaining high standards of care for goods.
• Conduct thorough checks to verify the van is clean, well-organized, and roadworthy before heading out, securing delivery cases properly.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting with queries, handling substitutions thoughtfully, and communicating any delivery delays.
• Gain detailed knowledge of our product range, services, and current promotions to offer informed suggestions.
• Assist with store duties whenever not delivering, helping maintain smooth operations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
• Possess a full UK or EU driving licence held for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Successful candidates will complete an online driving risk assessment and an in-person driving assessment upon joining.
• Must have legal Right to Work status in the UK.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Approachable and enthusiastic attitude towards delivering an excellent doorstep experience.
• Skilled in driving large vehicles safely across diverse settings, including residential streets and rural lanes.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, physically active, energetic environment, often working independently but also collaboratively.
• Flexible and committed to maintaining high performance standards while supporting various store functions through comprehensive training.
• Comfortable using digital tools and technologies essential for the role, and able to handle moving shopping containers weighing up to 15kg.
• Committed to safe driving practices, supported by in-cab AI cameras monitoring driver behavior to uphold road safety standards.

Employee Benefits

• Discount card providing 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, with increased discounts on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Complimentary food and hot beverages for colleagues during shifts.
• Generous holiday entitlement, including maternity and paternity leave, based on hours worked.
• Matched pension contributions ranging from 4-7.5% to support retirement savings.
• Access to company's share purchase schemes with discounts.
• Special offers on gym memberships, dining, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential guidance.

Inclusivity and Support

Our company is fully committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees can flourish and customers feel valued. We offer discretionary family leave and carer support, plus resources to enhance team understanding. Our diversity-focused initiatives promote respect and equal opportunity.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we prioritize interviews based on merit, and reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process will be provided upon request.