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Sainsbury's

Delivery Driver - Argos

Falkirk On-site 0-2 yrs exp Retail 68,549 employees
Van DrivingCustomer ServiceVehicle MaintenanceRoute NavigationStock Management

Requirements

Must be proficient in driving large vehicles in various environments and comfortable using new digital tools. Requires a friendly, professional demeanor and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced physical environment.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

  • Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver a variety of products to our customers doorsteps, on-time and in great condition 
  • Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
  • Serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and keeping them aware of any delays 
  • Confident in learning to use new technology to do your job brilliantly, comfortable driving a large vehicle in different locations from residential streets to country lanes
  • When not on the road, you’ll help maintain a slick operation in the stock room or on the shop floor
  • Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations 

What makes a great Argos Colleague: 

  • Friendly and professional with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and to provide the best doorstep experience as the face of Argos
  • Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties  
  • Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment, using initiative to solve problems – often working on your own but also thrive in being part of a team
  • Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed - you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things 
  • Embraces using new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly  

Working for us has great rewards:

We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

  • 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
  • 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 which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues

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

If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store that you have applied to. You can find contact details for all Argos stores here.

Skills

Van DrivingCustomer ServiceVehicle MaintenanceRoute NavigationStock ManagementDigital LiteracyProblem SolvingTime ManagementTeamworkPhysical Stamina

About Sainsbury's

Over 150 years old and still going strong, we’re the UK’s second-biggest retailer. Every day, the nation shops with us because they know they’ll get affordable, good food and excellent service. We focus on great value and convenient shopping across our family of brands, from Argos, Nectar and Habitat to Sainsbury’s Bank, Smart Charge and Tu. What’s next for Sainsbury’s? We've put food back at the heart of our business and we’re taking Sainsbury’s to the next level. We’re investing in technology and people and we’re thinking bigger about how we attract and connect with our customers, while doing everything we can to create a more resilient UK food system.