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Customer Delivery Driver - Colney Hatch Extra

Tesco·London·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Availability Window

Days From time To time Sun 18:00:00 22:00:00 Mon 18:00:00 22:00:00 Tue 08:00:00 18:00:00 Wed 18:00:00 22:00:00

Our Customer Delivery Driver rate of pay starts from £14.18 an hour; this increases to £15.45 for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.

It's our policy to offer new colleagues joining us a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, but if you'd like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12) we have opportunities for this too and would still love to hear from you.

The table shows the periods of time in the week we'd like you to be available to work - the availability windows. We will schedule your contracted hours within these times, and you'll have 3 weeks' notice of exactly when your shifts will be. We are happy to support flexibility for our colleagues, therefore if the times you are available to work match closely but not exactly to the times we are advertising, we'd still love to hear from you. Click here to read more.

Customers are at the heart of everything we do.

As the face of Tesco out on the road, we deliver all the way from Lands' End to John O'Groats. Our Customer Delivery Drivers get the opportunity to meet and talk to different customers in their homes every day. That's why this role is about much more than just driving: it's about helping others and delivering great service, with a smile.

Its hands on, physical and full of variety. No two shifts are ever the same and our customer's look for help in all kinds of different ways. For most of the day you'll feel like your own boss, delivering to your customers but there is always a team of Managers and colleagues back at base ready to support you when you need them.

So whether you are looking for flexibility to suit your current lifestyle, job stability or an opportunity to change career direction everyone is welcome at Tesco.

What is in it for you

  • Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
  • Request flexible working from day one
  • Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends - save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home
  • Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life
  • Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
  • Benefits to suit you, choose what you use - from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes
  • Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life’s moments, big and small
  • Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here. 
  • Click here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues

You will be responsible for

Delivering your part of our customer shopping trip by:

  • I ensure the van and trays I use are clean and kept tidy/organised.
  • Leaving the back yard clean, tidy and clear of rubbish, and picking up litter as I see it.
  • Ensuring trays are washed as part of the tray wash process. 
  • Loading the van as required, checking the van for roadworthiness.
  • Talking to the customer about any changes to their order, including short code item and substitutions, offering a refund for anything they are unhappy with.
  • Taking care of products/deliveries as if they were my own.
  • Explaining to the customer that they will not be charged any more for their substitutions.
  • Delivering during the customers time slot.
  • Calling the customer before arriving at their property if early.
  • Calling the store/centre if running 30 or more minutes late.

You will need

  • Build relationships with colleagues to create team spirit, working together to make sure our store is the best it can be for customers.
  • Warm and welcoming in interactions with customers and colleagues, taking time to understand the customer and say "Thank you."
  • Acting quickly to respond to the changing needs of our customers and embracing change within my store.
  • Energetic and driven to deliver beyond expectations, integrating home and work to achieve a balance that is right for me.
  • Sharing ideas with my Manager and other colleagues on how we can improve our store for customers.
  • A valid UK/EU/EEA Driving licence (Full or Automatic only) for at least 12 months with no more than 3 penalty points.

About us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we are a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

Please note

Tesco will only recruit individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. To find out the school leavers age for your country please click here 

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines and spirits, counters, bakery and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able t
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Must-have skills
Valid driving licenceCustomer service experiencePhysical capability for lifting
Nice-to-have
Delivery driving experienceRetail experienceVan operation experience
Soft skills
Customer serviceCommunicationFlexibilityIndependenceTeamworkReliability
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🚚 Highlight any delivery or driving experience prominently as this role is specifically for Customer Delivery Driver at Tesco

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⏰ Mention your availability for flexible shift patterns including evenings and weekends as shown in their availability windows

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🎯 Show your ability to work independently while being part of a team, as drivers feel like their own boss but have management support

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  • Delivered 45+ customer orders daily across 8 postcode areas, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate while providing excellent customer service
  • Managed flexible shift patterns including evenings and weekends, consistently meeting 16+ hour weekly commitments with zero attendance issues
  • Handled physical loading and unloading of delivery items weighing up to 25kg, ensuring safe transport and customer satisfaction across diverse home environments

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Tesco's commitment to delivering excellent customer service from Lands' End to John O'Groats aligns perfectly with my passion for customer interaction and flexible working. Your Customer Delivery Driver role offers the ideal combination of independence and teamwork that I'm seeking in my next position.

My background in customer-facing roles has equipped me with the communication skills and reliability essential for representing Tesco in customers' homes. I thrive in physical, hands-on environments and understand the importance of delivering service with a smile, even when no two shifts are the same.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • What experience do you have with delivery driving or van operation?
  • How would you handle route planning and time management for multiple deliveries?
  • What safety procedures would you follow when delivering to customer homes?
  • How would you use technology or apps for delivery tracking and customer communication?
  • What would you do if you encountered a delivery issue or customer complaint?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time when you provided excellent customer service in a challenging situation
  • Describe a situation where you had to work independently while still being part of a team
  • Give an example of when you had to adapt to changing schedules or priorities
  • Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond to help a customer
  • Describe how you would handle working flexible hours including evenings and weekends
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Tell me about a time when you provided excellent customer service in a challenging situation

A regular customer called to say their weekly grocery delivery was missing several frozen items worth £35. I immediately apologised and explained I would personally return within 2 hours with the missing items. I contacted the store to confirm stock availability, collected the items, and delivered them with a handwritten apology note. The customer was so impressed they specifically requested me for future deliveries and left positive feedback with management. This experience taught me that taking personal responsibility and going the extra mile turns problems into opportunities to build customer loyalty.
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Describe a situation where you had to work independently while still being part of a team

During my delivery rounds covering 12 postcodes daily, I operated independently for 8 hours but maintained constant communication with the depot team. When I encountered a blocked road that would delay 6 deliveries by 90 minutes, I immediately contacted dispatch to inform them and suggested alternative routing. The team helped me reschedule the affected customers while I continued with accessible deliveries. By working independently to problem-solve but keeping the team informed, we maintained our 95% on-time delivery target and avoided customer complaints. This balance of independence and teamwork is essential for successful delivery operations.

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