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Delivery Driver - Argos
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Delivery Driver - Argos
# Home Delivery Driver – Argos
About the Role
As one of the leading UK digital retailers, Argos provides customers with outstanding convenience, choice and value across a vast range of products. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be responsible for delivering an industry-leading fast-track service, ensuring Argos products arrive at customers' doors efficiently and reliably.
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- Be over 18 and hold a full UK or EU driving licence for at least 12 months
- Have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence
- Pass an online driving risk assessment during the interview process
- Undergo a driving assessment upon joining
- Have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll be expected to work across a range of shifts, including:
- Monday to Sunday: 5:00 am – 1:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
- Flexible availability to fit your schedule, with potential for:
- Overtime opportunities
- Occasional shifts at your local Sainsbury’s
Key Responsibilities
Your role will include:
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Driving a 3.5-tonne van to:
- Deliver a variety of products safely and on time
- Ensure items arrive in good condition.
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Completing workplace vehicle checks, including:
- Ensuring the van is organised, clean and roadworthy
- Securing delivery cases securely before heading out.
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Providing exceptional customer service, including:
- Addressing any customer queries
- Keeping customers informed of delays if they arise.
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Maintaining driving confidence in diverse conditions, such as:
- Residential streets, busy urban areas, and narrow country lanes.
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Operating technology confidently to improve the delivery process.
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Supporting in-store tasks when not on deliveries, including:
- Maintaining stockroom operations.
- Assisting on the shop floor as needed.
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Developing product knowledge to:
- Recommend suitable items to customers.
- Support promotional campaigns.
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What Makes a Great Argos Colleague
We’re looking for applicants who can excel in this role by demonstrating:
- A friendly, professional attitude with a passion for:
- Providing outstanding customer service as the face of Argos.
- Ensuring a positive doorstep experience for every customer.
- Skilled driving ability to navigate:
- Urban and rural environments safely.
- Tight or challenging delivery areas.
- A high-energy, proactive mindset that thrives in:
- Fast-paced and physical work environments.
- Independent problem-solving, even while working as part of a team.
- Adaptability to:
- Shift flexibility and unpredictable schedules.
- Performing diverse tasks efficiently across the store.
- Tech-savvy confidence to:
- Embrace new digital tools and innovations in your work.
Why Work for Argos?
We value our colleagues by offering:
Benefits
- Employee Discount Package:
- 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks of employment.
- 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday.
- Accommodation in Store:
- Free food and hot drinks for all colleagues.
- Holiday Entitlement:
- Competitive hours-based pay with Maternity and Paternity Leave included.
- Pension Scheme:
- 4–7.5% matching contributions based on your pension contributions.
- Sainsbury’s Share Schemes:
- Discounted Sainsbury’s shares available.
- Additional Discounts:
- Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, and retail vouchers.
- Wellbeing Support:
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Resources to support mental, physical, and financial health.
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Notices & Disclaimers
Our vacancies can close quickly, so apply at your earliest convenience. For updates on your application, contact the relevant store directly.
Inclusivity & Commitment
At Argos, we are proud to be an inclusive retailer, dedicated to:
- Supporting colleague potential for everyone regardless of background.
- Celebrating diversity and removing barriers.
- Building a culture of respect and belonging.
Our inclusive workplace includes:
- Enhanced discretionary leave for families.
- Support for carers.
- Resources and internal colleague networks for better teamwork.
- Year-round events celebrating inclusion.
As a Disability Confident Leader, Argos will:
- Prioritise candidates who excel in the online assessment based on role-fit.
- Offer adaptions during hiring stages if required—contact us to discuss your needs.
We’re excited to welcome you in! Apply today and join our team to shape the future of home delivery.
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