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Home Delivery Driver
Delivery Driver – Sainsbury’s Doorstep Service
What you’ll be doing:
- Driving a 3.5-tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps, on-time and in excellent condition
- Safely conducting pre-delivery checks—ensuring the van is organised, clean, roadworthy, and delivery cases are secure
- Navigating different locations and conditions for safe and efficient deliveries, including urban areas, residential streets, and country lanes
- Serving customers professionally by handling enquiries, substitutions, and keeping them informed about any delays
- Building in-depth knowledge of Sainsbury’s products, services, and promotions to assist with recommendations
- Supporting across the store when required, often when not on deliveries
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
✔ Customer-focused: Friendly, welcoming, and passionate about providing a superior doorstep experience ✔ Skilled driver: Proficient in operating large vehicles, adapting to varied environments, and handling deliveries to diverse locations ✔ Self-sufficient and adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, physical, and energy-dense setting; works well independently and as part of a team ✔ Reliable and versatile: Happy to work flexibly and meet high standards, with opportunities to grow and develop skills across the store ✔ Tech-savvy: Comfortable using digital tools and technologies; able to safely handle loads up to 15kg ✔ Safety-conscious: Flourishing in Sainsbury’s safer driving initiative, supported by in-cab AI cameras enforcing road safety best practices
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Why work for Sainsbury’s?
Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we reward hard work with industry-leading benefits:
- Discounts:
- 10% off (Sainsbury’s, Argos, tu, Habitat) after 4 weeks – escalating to 15% off Sainsbury’s on Fridays & Saturdays
- Lifestyle perks: Free food, hot drinks provided in-store
- Generous leave: Holiday pay scaled to hours worked, plus maternity/paternity leave
- Pension match: We’ll match 4–7.5% of pension contributions
- Sainsbury’s schemes: Purchase discounted shares
- Extra savings: Exclusive offers on fitness, dining, holidays, and retail
- Wellbeing support: Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (confidential, wide-ranging advice)
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Next steps
Vacancies may close quickly—apply as soon as possible. For application updates, contact the store you’ve applied to (view store details).
Our vision
To be the most trusted retailer, where people love to work and shop.
Our promise to colleagues involves continuous training, development, and initiatives that ensure our teams can deliver exceptional service, fostering a ‘Great Place to Work’ ethos. [Discover more about our values & vision](Sainsbury’s corporate page).
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