Delivery Driver

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 one of the special ingredients that delivers everything our online customers shop for at Sainsbury’s.

• 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 and, if successful, a driving assessment when you join us.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.

• Drive a 3.5‑tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps on time and in great condition.
• Check that the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before driving.
• Serve customers brilliantly, support with any questions and substitutions, and keep them aware of any delays.
• Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.
• When not out making deliveries, you will help across the store as needed.

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience.
• Proficient at driving a large vehicle in a variety of locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes.
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems independently or as part of a team.
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and capable of moving shopping containers up to 15 kg.

• 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 pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – Sainsbury’s will match between 4 %–7.5 % of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted price.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Wellbeing support – free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

We are 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.

To support this commitment, colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide resources to help understand and support the role and the team effectively. Our internal colleague networks aim to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that colleagues may face.

We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training and career progression pathways, to help colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

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 candidates who achieve the highest score and therefore most closely match 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.