Sainsbury Charlton Driver Colleague

Job Title: Class 2 HGV Driver – Sainsbury’s Local Deliveries Location: Charlton, Thameside (or other regional depots) Employer: Wincanton Dedicated Grocery (on behalf of Sainsbury’s) Salary: £18.30 per hour (basic), plus overtime and comprehensive benefits Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Shift Pattern:Day Shifts (Start Times: Between 12:00-14:00), working on a 4 week rota, 4 days, 4 days, 5 days, 4 days = 170 hrs per 4 week Job Purpose: To deliver goods safely and efficiently to Sainsbury’s convenience stores using a Class 2 vehicle. This role ensures timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with transport regulations. Drivers play a vital role in supporting store operations, representing Wincanton Dedicated Grocery professionally, and contributing to overall supply chain performance. Key Responsibilities: • Operate a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle in accordance with road safety and company standards. • Carry out multi-drop deliveries to Sainsbury’s convenience stores and regional distribution centres (RDCs). • Safely unload caged or palletised goods using tail lift and kerbside delivery methods. • Ensure all delivery documentation is accurately completed, signed, and returned. • Collect empty cages, returns, or agreed waste materials from stores. • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any defects or maintenance issues promptly. • Deliver excellent customer service, acting as a professional representative of Wincanton Dedicated Grocery and Sainsbury’s. • Comply with tachograph regulations, driver hours legislation, and company transport policies. • Attend all mandatory training sessions and maintain up-to-date CPC certification. Candidate Requirements: • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence. • Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card. • Minimum of 12 months HGV driving experience. • Drug & Alcohol Test at Interview Stage • Clean driving record with no more than 6 penalty points. • Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks. • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently. • Experience in retail or commercial delivery environments is desirable. • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.