Are you enthusiastic about interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and providing excellent service?
Ocado Logistics offers a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities.
We strive to deliver exceptional customer experiences. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring timely and efficient delivery of top-quality products.
You'll be on the road, regardless of the weather, but you'll enjoy a stress-free drive, thanks to our automated technology that pre-plans your route and pre-loads your van.
To accommodate different customers' needs, our working patterns may involve evenings and weekends, in addition to weekdays. This ensures you receive premiums that boost your average hourly earnings to £13.18 per hour. You can further enhance your earnings with overtime pay for special occasions.
All your breaks are paid, so for every minute at work, you get compensated – a great perk!
(Shifts will vary, but more information is available below to help you understand what this might entail.)
In addition to a safe working environment, we offer a range of perks that cater to your lifestyle, including:
* A company pension scheme with up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months.
* An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, featuring virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents.
* Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment, and restaurant discounts.
* Life insurance coverage from day one of employment.
* 15% off your weekly shop.
* Loads of additional voluntary benefits, such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price.
* Career progression – if you decide being a driver isn't for you, there's ample opportunity for advancement, with 87% of salaried roles filled by internal colleagues.
What do we require from you?
No prior experience is necessary; just bring your positive attitude, and our excellent training team will handle the rest.
However, you must meet these driving licence requirements:
* A full UK or EU driving licence.
* A minimum of 6 months driving experience.
* No more than 6 penalty points.
* No driving disqualifications within the past 5 years.
Some deliveries involve handling alcohol products, so you must be over 18 to apply.
As this role involves interacting with customers, strong communication skills are essential.
How to apply:
* Fill out an online application – no CV required.
* Our friendly recruitment team will contact you to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks.
* You'll be invited to take a tour of the site, allowing you to meet the team and ask questions.
* We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS).
* Once all checks are complete, you'll be offered the role, and your career with Ocado Logistics will begin.
Hourly Pay Rates:
Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate): £12.73
Evening Premium (from 6pm): £1.12
Sunday Day Premium: £1.27
Sunday Evening Premium: £2.51
Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift): £15.91
Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift): £17.31
Contract Details:
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks)
Contracted days: You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7, working 8-hour shifts. Further details will be provided during pre-boarding.
Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning and finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please consider your commute time before applying.
Pay Structure: The position is lunar paid, meaning you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritizing inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you'll find a home at Ocado Logistics.