Home Delivery Driver (Inside M25)
Iceland
Estimated pay: ÂŁ12.50-13.35 per hour
Loughton, Milton Keynes
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About Iceland
Iceland is a supermarket chain. They specialise in frozen food.
Job description from Iceland
Our Home Delivery Drivers are ambassadors for our business. In this role you'll be delivering shopping to customers doors, providing exceptional levels of customer service and connecting directly with our customers as the face of Iceland.
If you love the open road, have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, you could make a great Home Delivery Driver.
We are looking for a real self-starter, someone who enjoys juggling a hectic workload, puts customers first and provides the best service to make a difference, despite the daily challenges you can expect on the road.
As part of your role as a Home Delivery Driver, you will also have a part to play with the wider store operation. We will need you to lend a hand when it's needed; so whether that's jumping on the checkout, or packing out stock, you will need to be a team player and provide our customers with the very best service.
In return, we offer our Home Delivery Drivers a great rate of pay, as well as many other benefits. You will be supported, and we will train you in all aspects of the operation, ensuring that you reach excellence in your role.
To apply for our Home Delivery Driver position, you must have a current driving licence (held for at least 3 years and have no more than 6 points) and a winning way with people from all walks of life.
Shifts can start as early as 6am and finish as late as 11pm.
Good luck with your application.
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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
Map
Loughton, Milton Keynes
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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 Iceland pay delivery drivers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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 ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 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 Iceland pay delivery drivers market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
89% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do delivery drivers at Iceland get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Iceland pay delivery drivers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Needs improving
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Most people do unpaid extra work
Do delivery drivers at Iceland do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
68% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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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Okay
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do delivery drivers get of their shift pattern at Iceland?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 12% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 48% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do delivery drivers at Iceland worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
37% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do delivery drivers at Iceland get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
45% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for delivery drivers at Iceland to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 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.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for delivery drivers to book a holiday at Iceland?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
71% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Okay
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Iceland managers change delivery drivers shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
46% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for delivery drivers to take sick leave at Iceland?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and March 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.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as delivery drivers at Iceland good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and March 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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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do delivery drivers at Iceland feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do delivery drivers at Iceland get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
88% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for delivery drivers to work at Iceland?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
59% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do delivery drivers at Iceland enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
72% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do delivery drivers at Iceland recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
66% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do delivery drivers get enough training when they start at Iceland?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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 Iceland?
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 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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 Iceland 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
88% 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 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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.
Okay
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do delivery drivers feel well informed about how Iceland is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
62% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and March 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 Iceland employees say about their job
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Best thing
Weekly pay
Worst thing
Poor pay unrealistic expectations under valued poor maintenance of vechicles
Delivery driver at Iceland, March 2025
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Best thing
The customers
Worst thing
Management and having to do 3 people's work
Retail assistant at Iceland, February 2025
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