Delivery Driver - Argos

Rate: £14.23 per hour

Location: Harlow Retail Park Argos, Harlow, CM20 2TN.

Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week.

Contract type: Permanent.

Working in our stores:

Argos is one of the leading UK digital retailers, providing customers with outstanding convenience, choice and value across a vast range of products. As a Home Delivery Driver you'll deliver Argos products directly to customers' doors with an industry leading fast track service.

Eligibility

• You must be over 18 and have held 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. If successful, an additional driving assessment will be required when you join us.
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• You must be able to work a variety of shifts across the week and in three shift blocks during the day: Monday to Sunday 5:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Hours will be scheduled to fit around your availability and may vary from week to week. Opportunities for overtime may also arise, including support for local Sainsbury's.

What you'll be doing

• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver a variety of products to customers' doorsteps, on time and in great condition.
• Complete checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before starting the route.
• Serve customers brilliantly, answering questions and keeping them aware of any delays.
• Learn and use new technology to perform your job efficiently, driving safely in residential streets and country lanes.
• When not on the road, help maintain a slick operation in the stock room or shop floor.
• Build extensive knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations to customers.

What makes a great Argos Colleague

• Friendly and professional with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience as the face of Argos.
• Proficient at driving a large vehicle in varied 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 and thriving both independently and as part of a team.
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed - fully trained in a variety of skills, with opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Embraces new digital tools and technology, using them to perform your job brilliantly.

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.
• 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 on a wide range of issues.

An inclusive place to work and shop

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can reach their full potential and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us.

Our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families and support for carers. We provide resources to help colleagues understand and manage their roles and support their teams effectively. Internal networks help ensure true representation for everyone, identifying and removing barriers faced by colleagues.

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

Disability Confident Leader & Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed as a Disability Confident Leader. All candidates have the opportunity to be offered an interview through an online assessment that prioritises those candidates who 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.