Customer Delivery Driver

Role Overview

Join Tesco as a Customer Delivery Driver in Midleton, County Cork, where you will be the friendly face delivering groceries directly to customers' homes. This role involves varied daily tasks and requires a hands-on and physical approach. You will independently manage deliveries while having the support of a dedicated team back at the base.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional home shopping experiences by prioritizing customer satisfaction.
• Assist with loading the delivery vehicle and ensure its roadworthiness before departure.
• Adhere to the preplanned delivery schedule and routes.
• Maintain a professional appearance by wearing the uniform and greet customers warmly by name.
• Drive safely and responsibly, obeying all traffic laws and showing courtesy to other road users.
• Handle deliveries with care as if they were your own possessions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold a full Irish or EU driving license (manual or automatic) for at least two years with no more than three penalty points.
• Exhibit safe, courteous driving habits.
• Possess excellent communication skills, be personable, and have a good sense of humor.
• Demonstrate initiative, common sense, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Be passionate about making a positive difference for customers and colleagues.
• Applicants must pass Garda Vetting and provide proof of current penalty points. Disqualification from driving in the past 10 years disqualifies applicants.
• Successful candidates must provide bank account details prior to their start date.

Working Hours and Shift Pattern

Various shifts are available with contracts ranging between 20 and 39 hours per week. The advertised role is for approximately 30 to 35 hours weekly.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of €18.24 per hour with added premium pay for Sunday work.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus scheme.
• Access to a colleague Clubcard with discounts (10% in-store and online, enhanced discounts weekends, and additional clothing discounts) extendable to family members.
• Virtual GP services offering confidential online consultations and prescriptions, available also at reduced cost for family members living at the same address.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing emotional support and wellbeing services.
• Life assurance coverage and pension plan participation (subject to entry conditions).
• Save As You Earn scheme and paid family leave.
• Bike-to-Work and commuter support schemes.
• Recognition awards for long service.

About Tesco Ireland

Tesco Ireland has been operating since 1997 with over 190 stores nationwide employing over 13,000 people. The company works closely with over 500 Irish suppliers, supporting thousands of farming families and local enterprises. Tesco is recognized as the largest buyer of Irish food and drink in the world and is committed to sustainable and community-focused business practices.

Diversity and Inclusion

Tesco fosters an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. Flexible working conversations are welcome to help staff balance their personal and professional lives. Reasonable adjustments are provided during the recruitment process upon request.