
Location
London
Hours
Full time and flexible hours available
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
As a Home Delivery Driver at Sainsbury's, you will be responsible for driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps on time and in excellent condition. You will complete checks to ensure the van is organised, clean, roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before setting off. You will drive safely across a variety of locations and conditions, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes. Providing excellent customer service is key, including supporting customers with any questions or substitutions and keeping them informed of any delays. When not out on deliveries, you will assist across the store as needed, gaining training in a variety of skills to support your development. Sainsbury’s has implemented in-cab AI cameras to promote safe driving and compliance with road laws, ensuring a safer environment for drivers and other road users.
Working Environment
Our stores are fast-paced and community-focused, delivering outstanding value, quality, and service. As a Home Delivery Driver, you will be an essential part of the team delivering everything our online customers rely on from Sainsbury’s.
Benefits
- 10% discount card at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
- Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues
- Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Pension scheme with matched contributions between 4-7.5%
- Sainsbury’s share schemes offering discounted shares
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
- Wellbeing support including free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Experience
You must be proficient in driving large vehicles in various locations and conditions, including busy residential streets and narrow country lanes. Experience in customer service or delivery roles is advantageous but not essential.
About you
Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing an excellent doorstep experience. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, and high-energy environment, using initiative to solve problems independently while also thriving as part of a team. Flexible and productive, willing to work across the store when needed and eager to learn new skills and digital tools. Able to move shopping containers weighing up to 15kg.
Qualifications
You must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points. You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of the interview process and a driving assessment upon joining. Right to Work eligibility in the UK is required.
Inclusivity
Sainsbury’s is committed to being an inclusive employer, offering enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to help colleagues succeed. We provide development opportunities including mentorship, training, and career progression. Reasonable adjustments are available during application and interview stages to support all candidates.
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