Home Delivery Driver

Rate: £14.10 per hour

Location: Taunton Store, Taunton, TA1 3NE

Hours: Full-time, 32 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Business area: Retail

Requisition ID: 400052413

Taunton Store, Sainsbury\’s Supermarkets Ltd Billet Street, Taunton Somerset, TA1 3NE

Working in our stores:
Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be a key part of the team that delivers everything our online customers shop for.

Eligibility:

• You must be over 18 and hold a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it.
• You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if successful, a driving assessment when you join us.
• You must have right‑to‑work eligibility in the UK.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive a 3.5‑tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps on time and in great condition.
• Complete checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and road‑worthy, and that delivery cases are secure before setting out.
• Serve customers brilliantly, supporting queries, substitutions and keeping them aware of any delays.
• Build knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations.
• When not on deliveries, assist across the store as needed.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s colleague:

• Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and delivering the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient driving a large vehicle in diverse locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties.
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical, high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems—often independently but also thriving in a team.
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively across the store when needed; fully trained in a variety of skills, thus gaining opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and technology to do the job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15 kg.

Working for us has great rewards:

• Discount card – 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 – provided for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match between 4 – 7.5 % of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We offer enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and provide resources to understand and support roles and teams effectively. We are proud to offer mentorship, training and career progression pathways, and celebrate diversity through initiatives and events that foster a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please visit the link provided on the application page.

If you need an update on your application, please contact the store you applied to. For contact details, find all Sainsbury’s stores here.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which prioritises those who achieve the highest score and are most closely matched to the essential criteria for the role. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.