Job Description
Home Delivery Driver
Rate: £14.10 per hour
Location: Ballymena Store, Ballymena, BT42 3AG
Hours: Part time, 12 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Requisition ID: 4000XXXXXX
Shift hours
Please bring driving licence to interview
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 ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shop at Sainsbury’s for.
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 and, if you’re successful, there’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
What you’ll be doing:
Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers doorsteps, on-time and in a 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 substitutions, and keeping 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 be helping across the store as needed
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and to provide the best doorstep experience
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 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
Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15KG
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, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
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 Sainsbury's stores here.
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, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.
We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.
As part our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which will prioritise 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.
Rate: £14.10 per hour
Location: Ballymena Store, Ballymena, BT42 3AG
Hours: Part time, 12 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Retail
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Requisition ID: 4000XXXXXX
Shift hours
Please bring driving licence to interview
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 ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shop at Sainsbury’s for.
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 and, if you’re successful, there’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
What you’ll be doing:
Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers doorsteps, on-time and in a 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 substitutions, and keeping 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 be helping across the store as needed
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:
Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and to provide the best doorstep experience
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 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
Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15KG
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, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
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 Sainsbury's stores here.
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, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide our colleagues resources to help them understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face.
We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.
As part our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment which will prioritise 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Home Delivery Driver position is now open for candidates interested in the Driver Jobs sector. This role in Ballymena offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Driver Jobs is a plus.
