Delivery Driver - Argos
Sainsbury’s
Estimated pay: £12.50-13.95 per hour
Croydon, London
Full time, part time
The Breakroom Take
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Proper breaks
About Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is the third largest supermarket chain in the UK.
Job description from Sainsbury’s
We operate Argos Local Fulfilment Centres (LFC's) nationwide to offer a brilliant choice and quick service to our customers. That means full-time, part-time and flexible hours are available plus overtime so this job could work around you! All we ask for in return is for you to drive responsibly, deliver on-time and with a smile, to make sure our customers have a brilliant experience.
What you'll do
You'll load your own van with help from the warehouse team, then deliver a set number of drops in a shift with an ePod to guide you. You will need to drive safely and follow our guidelines of course. That said, you'll put the customer first and deliver smiles as well as packages. We'll only be a phone call away if you need us while you're out on the road, and our route guidance will always plan to get you back to site within your shift times
What you'll need
For insurance purposes, you have to be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months and with no more than 6 points on it.
What's in it for you?
You'll really benefit from the supportive, family feel and a helpful management team. What's more, as you'll be part of a Sainsbury's-owned multi-brand retailer, there are many ways you could develop your career across different parts of the business.
You'll also enjoy discount across all three brands, free onsite parking in most of our sites, and free tea and coffee on site. Plus you'll get to drive a modern Sprinter van for your shifts, with insurance and fuel covered.
Alongside this, we also offer a great range of benefits for all our colleagues, including:
- After you've worked with us for more than 4 weeks, we'll send you two colleague discount cards - one for yourself and one for a second user who lives permanently at the same address as you.
- Your discount card gives you 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu and Habitat. This increases to 15% discount off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
- Food and hot drinks is provided in colleague areas in all our Local Fulfilment Centres
- Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
- Pension - we'll match 4-7% of your pension contributions.
- Sainsbury's share scheme - build up an investment at discounted rates
- Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
- Colleague networks - link with like-minded people to help fulfil your potential.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme gives you the opportunity to hire a new bike and cycling equipment, whilst saving on tax and NI.
- Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
Job insights from Breakroom
Supermarket van delivery drivers
Supermarket van delivery drivers collect items from a depot or warehouse and deliver them to customers. This will often involve some level of customer service.
What you’ll do as a supermarket van delivery driver:
- Pick up items for delivery from a depot or warehouse
- Load and unload your vehicle including heavy items
- Deliver supermarket shopping to multiple customers a day
- Record mileage and fuel used
- Talk to customers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Walking
- Heavy lifting
- Long hours
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Working alone
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Sainsbury’s pay delivery drivers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
94% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Sainsbury’s pay delivery drivers market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
94% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Sainsbury’s pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
94% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Sainsbury’s pay delivery drivers sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
73% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do delivery drivers get of their shift pattern at Sainsbury’s?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 18% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 33% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 41% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
37% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
65% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for delivery drivers to book a holiday at Sainsbury’s?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
84% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Sainsbury’s managers change delivery drivers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
72% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for delivery drivers to take sick leave at Sainsbury’s?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
95% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
83% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
69% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for delivery drivers to work at Sainsbury’s?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
48% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
82% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do delivery drivers at Sainsbury’s recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do delivery drivers get enough training when they start at Sainsbury’s?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
76% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are delivery drivers given support to progress at Sainsbury’s?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 88% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do delivery drivers think Sainsbury’s head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do delivery drivers feel well informed about how Sainsbury’s is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Sainsbury’s employees say about their job
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Best thing
It on most days is a straightfoward shift
Worst thing
the workload can be overwhelming some days
Customer assistant at Sainsbury’s, March 2025
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Best thing
Being able to talk to new people
Worst thing
Night shifts and never got proper training.
Trading assistant at Sainsbury’s, March 2025
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