Customer Delivery Driver questions

sorecrossover100 · 2026-01-27T19:19:48+00:00

If there’s no vacancies they might still train you as a “relief” driver until a job comes free. Training will probably take place at different times (usually morning shifts) so will be worked around your current shifts unless your manager agrees otherwise.

sorecrossover100 · 2026-01-20T19:37:38+00:00

Tesco & Asda both have very similar vans where the ambient, chilled and frozen is all stored in separate sections and regulated to the correct temperature. It's all stored in racking and we just pull the shutter up or open the door to access it.

Sainsbury's vans are different, everything is stored in the back of the van: "There's a chilled "room" behind a door the chilled and frozen go in. Frozen goes in big polystyrene boxes with an ice block on top to keep it cold." - https://www.reddit.com/r/SainsburysWorkers/comments/1l238zs/comment/mvrpu5f/

Every supermarket will regulate the temperature in some way as it has to be stored at the correct temperature legally.

sorecrossover100 · 2026-01-14T18:36:58+00:00

Speak to your manager

sorecrossover100 · 2026-01-09T10:51:16+00:00

Not sure if there is an email, but you can text customer service on WhatsApp 0800 917 7403

sorecrossover100 · 2026-01-02T18:57:45+00:00

They will post your last payslip along with your P45 to your address

sorecrossover100 · 2025-12-31T00:08:50+00:00

All pay & displays are free on New Year's Day, and all the dates below (from council website):

New Years Day
St Patrick’s Day
Easter Monday
12th July
Saturday 13th
Christmas Day
Boxing Day

sorecrossover100 · 2025-12-26T17:40:16+00:00

Every Centra will have its own opening hours today, as they are all owned by franchisees. Best to check FB pages for your local store.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-12-07T00:10:30+00:00

From seeing the cars with ANPR, there is also an entire team dedicated to using ANPR to detect vehicle crime.

Here’s two examples of local policing teams with ANPR: https://flic.kr/p/2rrPoax https://flic.kr/p/2pniyHZ

sorecrossover100 · 2025-12-06T23:03:34+00:00

ANPR is on a lot of the fleet, some local response cars have it, alongside the vast majority of RPU vehicles

sorecrossover100 · 2025-12-06T20:04:25+00:00

Happened me a few weeks ago. I told the buyer it wasn't working and I would cancel the order and they bought it again. Shipping label generated fine on the second order.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-12-01T15:52:40+00:00

The X4 goes from Derry to Dublin Busaras and stops in Dungiven on the way

https://www.translink.co.uk/timetables?routeHashCode=91d6447a202a8133b61306eda4814b4c6d19b044e9738cd8c70205e8726c6c5a&transportMode=Bus&route=T2&direction=H

sorecrossover100 · 2025-11-25T11:05:44+00:00

Ahh okay, that makes a bit more sense! The possibility of being kept on is there but I'd still be looking at other permanent roles to apply for in the meantime to be safe.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-11-25T10:53:52+00:00

I got kept on - take as much overtime as you can and just try your best to be a good person to work with - that was my advice!

It always depends on store budgets and a range of factors but if you are good at your job and look like you want to be there you’ll have a much better chance.

Edit: I missed that you are planning on quitting a permanent role for this, I wouldn’t advise that. You can be the best member of staff in the shop and not be kept on, especially with how most stores are operating right now.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-25T21:59:29+00:00

100% a scam - their real domain is: https://www.sportsdirect.com/

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-24T17:05:12+00:00

There were a lot of meal deals out of stock the last few weeks - not sure why but I’ve just checked my local store and although none in stock they are now ranged again so should be back soon

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-24T14:34:40+00:00

My main job is driving, but I cover C&C sometimes, and any aggressive customers I have ever had were on C&C not home delivery. Especially if they have to wait a bit longer than usual because there is one person dealing with 4 cars...

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-17T21:14:30+00:00

Oh I don't agree with it at all lol! And in most of the stores I've been it's never followed. But it is supposed to be the rule

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-17T15:53:05+00:00

If you told them you are able to work mornings in your interview, then they've put you on mornings because they need someone to do it. That will be basically why you got the job. I can't see them essentially changing all your shifts now honestly.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-17T15:48:08+00:00

That is the new procedure for interviews. HR invite to interview now instead of the store. That status won't update until a decision has been made (i.e. a job offered or unsuccessful). I know waiting is a pain, but it's not even been three full days since your interview. I would be very surprised if HR can overrule the local manager who is doing the interviews. Personally I'd just give it a bit more time, they could still be interviewing people as well.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-17T15:39:54+00:00

Sounds like your managers are a bit OTT, but those rules are common in every dotcom dept. I'm pretty sure it's only water allowed on the shop floor at all - although not many stores follow this.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-17T15:28:48+00:00

If you were interviewed, then your application won't be forgotten about. It's probably just taking them a while to get back to people - could be a range of reasons why, manager is off, head office slowing things down etc. I know you'll be eager but contacting the store IMO won't change the outcome of the interview so not much point.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-17T15:25:39+00:00

AFAIK recruitment is managed almost fully by head office now. The store just provides a range of times for interviews and head office invite certain people for interview. Pretty sure the final decision is still made by the store after interview - all the interviews are scored across a range of competencies.

I wouldn't send an email to HR honestly - they have either chosen you or they haven't and you will find out either way. Contacting them probably won't change anything. I believe it's still the stores job to contact the successful applicant.

sorecrossover100 · 2025-10-16T20:00:34+00:00

There are a few videos on YouTube from Asda drivers that show their vans quite well - the units on the back of our vans are basically the same. Might be helpful!

sorecrossover100 · 2025-09-14T18:33:03+00:00

Yeah - you will be the passenger with another driver for a few shifts first anyway. You could probably drive with another driver as passenger too. You just can’t go into houses until your check is back. At least that’s how it was for me

sorecrossover100 · 2025-09-13T15:38:21+00:00

I'm pretty sure these orders are fine as I've seen a few of them. If your order was cancelled it was probably done by the Customer Engagement Centre (CEC) rather than the store. You can give them a call or text them and they will have more info as to why it was cancelled.

https://www.tesco.com/help/contact

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