Home Delivery Driver in Ferndown

Key Responsibilities

• Driving a 3.5‑tonne van to deliver groceries to customers\’ doorsteps, on time and in great condition.
• Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean, roadworthy and delivery cases secure before driving, in a variety of locations and conditions.
• Serving customers brilliantly, supporting with questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays.
• Building knowledge of our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
• Assisting across the store when not making deliveries, helping with any tasks needed.
• Working with large vehicles in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, delivering to residential properties.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced, physical, high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Adapting flexibly and productively to high standards across the store when required; fully trained in a variety of skills, with opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do the job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15 kg.

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome. Support includes discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and resources to help colleagues understand and support their role and team. Our internal colleague networks ensure representation and removal of barriers. We offer mentoring, training, career progression pathways, celebrate diversity and maintain an inclusive culture. As a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment, prioritising those who best match essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages will be provided.

Benefits

• 10% off at Sainsbury\’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury\’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every payday.
• Free food and hot drinks for all colleagues in our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension match between 4% and 7.5% of contributions.
• Sainsbury\’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Wellbeing support – free access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available – please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure the role is right for you.