Job Overview
Join Sainsbury’s as a Home Delivery Driver and become a key part of delivering top-quality service and fresh groceries to our customers’ doorsteps. As the friendly face behind the wheel, you’ll help us maintain the high standards of reliability and care our customers love.
Key Responsibilities
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Safely drive a 3.5-tonne van to deliver groceries to customer homes on time
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Conduct vehicle and product checks to ensure cleanliness, organisation, and safety
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Support customers with substitutions, answer queries, and manage any delays
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Provide excellent doorstep customer service
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Assist in-store when needed, supporting other teams
Eligibility Requirements
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Aged 18+ with a full UK/EU driving licence held for at least 12 months (no more than 6 penalty points)
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Pass an online driving risk assessment and in-person driving assessment
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Must have the right to work in the UK
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Driver
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Friendly, confident, and approachable
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Reliable and safety-conscious driver across various road types
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Physically fit and comfortable lifting containers up to 15kg
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Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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Comfortable with technology and learning digital tools
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Flexible, helpful, and ready to assist across store departments
Why Work for Sainsbury’s?
We value every colleague and reward them with great benefits:
10% discount at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after 4 weeks
15% staff discount at Sainsbury’s on Fridays & Saturdays, and at Argos on paydays
Free food and hot drinks during shifts
Generous holiday entitlement (pro-rata), plus family leave options
Pension scheme (with employer match of 4–7.5%)
Sainsbury’s Share Save scheme
Exclusive shopping discounts and retail vouchers
Wellbeing support via free Employee Assistance Programme
Inclusive policies, development programs, and internal staff networks
Inclusivity & Support
Sainsbury’s is proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is welcome. We are committed to creating a workplace where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Apply via the Sainsbury’s careers portal. Applications may close earlier if enough suitable candidates are found—so apply soon!
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