Working in our stores
As one of the leading UK digital retailers, Argos provides our customers with outstanding convenience, choice and value across a vast range of products for the moments that matter. As a Home Delivery Driver, you’ll provide an industry leading fast-track service that brings Argos products to customers’ doors.
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 will be a driving assessment when you join us.
- You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts across the week and three shift blocks during the day: Monday to Sunday 5:00am – 1:00pm, 1:00pm – 6:00pm, 6:00pm – 10:30pm. Your hours will be scheduled to fit around your availability and may vary week to week. There may be opportunities for overtime, including supporting your local Sainsbury’s.
Responsibilities
- Drive a 3.5 tonne van to deliver a variety of products to our 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 getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions.
- Serve customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and keeping them aware of any delays.
- When not on the road, 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 providing 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 their own but also thriving in being part of a team.
- Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed.
- Embraces using new digital tools and technology to do the job brilliantly.
Benefits
- 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 stores.
- Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension – match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions.
- Sainsbury’s share scheme – 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 the Employee Assistance Programme.
Inclusivity
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.
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 celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. We also support applicants with reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we provide referrals for online assessments prioritising candidates who best match essential criteria.
Contact
Reach out to your local Argos store for more information.
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