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Home Delivery Driver
Van Driver / Doorstep Delivery Associate
Key Responsibilities
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Safe and efficient deliveries: • Drive a 3.5-tonne van to deliver groceries door-to-door on time, ensuring all items are in good condition • Perform pre-drive checks to confirm the van is roadworthy, clean, and organised, and that delivery cases are secure • Safely navigate a variety of locations, including busy residential streets and narrow countryside lanes
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Customer service excellence: • Provide outstanding customer support, answering questions and handling substitutions • Keep customers informed of any delays • Build deep product knowledge to offer personalised recommendations
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Store flexibility: • Assist in store operations when not active on deliveries
Qualities of a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
- Customer-focused attitude: • Natural friendliness and enthusiasm, ensuring a positive doorstep experience for every customer
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Driving proficiency: • Confident operator of a large vehicle in challenging environments, from urban high-streets to rural areas
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Adaptability and energy: • Thrives in a fast-paced, physically demanding, and collaborative work environment • Self-motivated to resolve challenges independently or alongside a team
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Tech familiarity & physical readiness: • Comfortable using digital tools and modern technology for daily operations • Able to lift and carry containers up to 15kg
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Operational enhancements: • Supported by in-cab AI cameras to promote defensive driving and compliance with road safety standards
Perks & Benefits
Competitive rewards reflecting Sainsbury’s investment in colleagues:
- Discounted shopping: • 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu & Habitat after four weeks + 15% off on Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
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Onsite amenities: • Free food and hot drinks provided in-store
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Generous time off: • Accumulated holiday entitlement tailored to hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
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Pensions & shares: • Full pension matching (4–7.5%) + eligibility for Sainsbury’s share schemes with discounted stock
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Lifestyle savings: • Exclusive deals on gyms, holidays, restaurants, and retail vouchers
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Wellbeing support: • Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential guidance on a range of personal issues
Note: Vacancies fill quickly—apply as soon as possible for prompt consideration. For application inquiries, contact the specific store you applied to via Sainsbury’s store directory.
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