Delivery Driver - Bristol

Role overview

Ocado Logistics is looking for a customer-facing delivery driver in Bristol who enjoys being active, meeting people, and making sure groceries arrive on time and in excellent condition. The role is part of a team focused on delivering a strong customer experience every day.

You will be supported by route-planning technology and van pre-loading, which helps make the working day more efficient. The job includes driving in all weather conditions and working a mix of weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

The company states that the average total earnings are around £30,100 per year, with premiums and overtime helping to lift the average hourly rate to £14.60. All breaks are paid, so every minute at work counts as paid time.

Pay and working pattern

This is a permanent role with 40 contracted hours per week, including paid breaks. Shifts are 8 hours long, and you will work any 5 days out of 7. Working patterns can include AM and PM shifts, with start times as early as 05:30 and finishes as late as 00:00 midnight. Your rota will be shared up to 13 weeks in advance.

The role is paid on a lunar schedule, meaning payment is made every 4 weeks in line with a monthly-style cycle.

Pay rates

• Monday to Saturday basic rate: £13.96 per hour
• Evening premium from 6pm: £15.08 per hour
• Sunday day premium: £15.36 per hour
• Sunday evening premium: £16.59 per hour
• Overtime Monday to Saturday on day shifts: £17.45 per hour
• Overtime Monday to Saturday on evening shifts: £18.57 per hour

Perks and benefits

Benefits offered include matched pension contributions of up to 7% after 3 months, digital health and wellbeing support with virtual GP access for you and your dependents, discounts across high street shopping, entertainment, and restaurants, life insurance from day one, 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com, and discounted optional extras such as dental and travel insurance.

There is also a strong internal progression culture, with the employer noting that 87% of salaried roles are filled by existing colleagues.

What the company is looking for

No previous experience is required. The employer is mainly looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and good communication skills, as this is a customer-facing position.

Driving and eligibility requirements

• You must hold a full UK or EU driving licence.
• You need at least 12 months of driving experience.
• Your licence must have no more than 6 penalty points.
• You must not have had any driving disqualification in the last 5 years.
• Because some deliveries may include alcohol, applicants must be over 18 years old.

Application process

Applicants complete an online application form with no CV required. The recruitment team then carries out an online licence check and right-to-work checks. Candidates are also invited to visit the site, meet the team, and take part in a question-and-answer session. A DBS check is completed before a final offer is made.

Additional information

Ocado Logistics describes itself as a Disability Confident employer and says it prioritises inclusion and equal opportunity for people with disabilities. The workplace is intended to be supportive and accessible for people from all backgrounds.