What you’ll be doing
- Being the face of Sainsbury’s at every doorstep you deliver to, making them feel valued through a thoughtful, friendly and helpful delivery service
- Driving a 3.5 tonne refrigerated van to deliver groceries to our customers on time and in great condition
- Completing checks to make sure the van is roadworthy, clean and organised, and that customers’ shopping is secure before setting off
- Following planned routes and driving safely in a variety of locations, traffic, weather and road conditions
- Moving containers weighing up to 15kg and delivering shopping to a variety of properties, which may include steps, lifts or longer walks from the van
- Communicating brilliant with customers, including keeping them informed of any delays, dealing with customer queries and any changes to their order
- When not out making deliveries, you may need to help across the store as needed
What it takes to be part of our team
- Friendly and welcoming, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and takes pride in providing the best doorstep experience
- Comfortable driving a larger vehicle safely in different locations, from busy residential streets and city centres to narrow country lanes
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment, including repeatedly moving shopping containers weighing up to 15kg
- Able to use initiative, solve problems and make safe decisions while out on the road
- Enjoys both working independently while also thriving as part of the wider store team
- Flexibility and willingness to work across the store and take on new challenges
- Open to learning, developing and trying new things to improve our service
- Confident learning to use route and delivery technology
Supporting you at work and beyond
We offer our colleagues a wide range of rewards and provide competitive benefits:
- Discount card –After 4 weeks employment, 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
- Holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work
- Enhanced Family Leave– Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and more
- Pension and life cover – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions and up to 6x life cover
- Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
- Other Retail savings – discounts on eating out, holidays and at other retailers
- Physicalwellbeing – cycle to work and bike rental schemes, reduced price gym access and Health/Dental cash plans
- Mentalwellbeing – 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programmeand Online wellbeing platform
- Financial support–interest-free season ticket loans, Pay advance, affordable loans and savings directly from your pay and financial wellbeing resources
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Customer Delivery Driver in Waterlooville employer: Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's in Torquay offers a vibrant work environment where teamwork and customer service are at the heart of everything we do. As a Night Shift Trading Assistant, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, opportunities for personal growth, and the chance to make a real difference in our community by ensuring our store is well-stocked and welcoming. Join us for a rewarding experience in a supportive atmosphere that values your contributions and encourages career advancement.
