Delivery Driver – Gateshead

Company: Ocado Logistics
Apply for the Delivery Driver – Gateshead
Location: Tyne and Wear
Job Description:

Ocado Logistics: Be theAngel of the SouthBank

We’relooking for canny locals to join our new Gateshead site this summer– people who get that a doorstep delivery of bacon, eggs, and teaisn’t just a job; it’s a publicservice.

Forget the citygrind. Trading the commute for a local career means more time forwhat matters. We offer proper Gateshead graft with stable shiftsand all the gear to keep you in the driving seat of your owncareer.

Exciting newsfor our newest recruits! You’ll kick off your training at ourbrand-new site from 29thJune.

Packedwithpossibilities:

Beingone of Gateshead’s Angels deserves epic rewards! Because customersneed their groceries at all hours, your shifts will includeevenings and weekends, on top of weekdays. But don’t worry, thesearen’t just any shifts – you’ll be paid £13.14 per hour with theopportunity to earn overtime at time and quarter plus PaidBreaks.

Beyond a safeworking environment, which is a given for our champions, we offer ashopping list of perks you can tailor to yourlifestyle:

  • Acompany pension of up to 7% matched contributions – and even afterjust 3 months withus
  • An enhanced digitalhealth and wellbeing service, that includes virtual GPappointments, for you and any of yourdependents
  • Hundreds ofhigh street shopping, entertainment and restaurantdiscounts
  • Lifeinsurance coverage that begins on day one of youremployment 
  • 15%off your weekly shop withOcado.com
  • Loads morevoluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at adiscountedprice

 

Itdoesn’t stop there and neither will your progression – if yousuddenly decide that being an Angel of the Sunday spread isn’t foryou, there’s plenty of opportunity across the business, as 87% ofour salaried roles are filled by internalcolleagues! 

So,what do we need fromyou?

Youdon’t need a pair of wings or even previous delivery experience –just your awesome self and a positive attitude! Our training teamwill equip you with the local know-how to become a neighbourhoodhero.

However, it goeswithout saying you will need someessentials…

  • FullUK or EU drivinglicence.
  • Minimum of 12months drivingexperience.
  • Maximum of6 penalty points.
  • Nodriving disqualifications in the past 5years.

 

Somedeliveries involve the handling of alcohol products, so you must beover 18 to apply.

Asthis is a customer-facing role, good communication skills and theability to deliver joy to our customers goes withoutsaying.

Howtoapply: 

  • Fillin an online application – there is no CVneeded!
  • Our friendlyrecruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online LicenceCheck and Right to WorkChecks. 
  • We willthen arrange a virtual interview with one of theteam.
  • We will run aDisclosure Barring System check(DBS).
  • Once all checksare completed, you will be offered the role and your career withOcado Logistics willstart!

 

ContractType: Permanent

ContractHours: 37.5 hours (including paidbreaks)

Contracteddays: You will be required to work any 5 daysout of 7 doing 7.5 hour shifts and will be provided with furtherinformation duringpre-boarding.

Shifts: AM& PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning and canfinish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute timeprior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeksinadvance.

PayStructure: The position is lunar paid. Thismeans you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthlyschedule. Please take this into consideration whenapplying.

We are proudto be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity andequal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive andaccessible workplace for people with disabilities. Whatever yourbackground, whatever your story, you’ll find a home for heroes atOcado Logistics.

Posted: May 27th, 2026