Argos
Delivery driver at Argos
People in this role may also be known as delivery drivers and couriers.
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How much does Argos pay delivery driver employees?
Delivery driver employees at Argos are typically paid £8.80–10.25 an hour, based on data from 21 employees.
What is management like for delivery driver employees at Argos?
219 employees told us the worst thing about this job…
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
How we know this
33% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 15 job reviews
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.
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Managers are respectful
How we know this
79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 19 job reviews
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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
All the staff and managers in the store are friendly and approachable and will help if you need help.
Worst thing
Sainsbury's who own argos are not the best company to work for. They care more about their profit and not about the staff.
Customers fulfilment assistant, March 2021
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What are the hours like for delivery driver employees at Argos?
219 employees told us the worst thing about this job…
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How we know this
- 43% report getting one week notice or less
- 38% report getting two weeks notice
- 10% report getting three weeks notice
- 10% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 0% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 21 job reviews
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.
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Contracts don’t match the hours people work
How we know this
68% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each weekBased on information from 19 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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People worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
62% of people report they worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 21 job reviews
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.
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Good choice of shifts
How we know this
71% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 21 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to book holiday
How we know this
94% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 16 job reviews
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.
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Easy to take sick leave
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 16 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
How we know this
15% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 13 job reviews
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.
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People get proper breaks
How we know this
79% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 19 job reviews
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.
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No unpaid extra work
How we know this
0% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 19 job reviews
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.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Easy work with mostly good hours
Worst thing
The 'down time' when we don't have any deliveries or much work to do
Employee, April 2021
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What is career progression like for delivery driver employees at Argos?
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No career progression
How we know this
In the last year, 42% of people report 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 roleBased on information from 12 job reviews
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.
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Enough training
How we know this
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 19 job reviews
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.
Latest reviews from delivery driver employees at Argos
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Best thing
Easy work with mostly good hours
Worst thing
The 'down time' when we don't have any deliveries or much work to do
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Early finish
Paid every 4 weeksWorst thing
Getting up at 4am
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
The people
Worst thing
Finding people in the city centre
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
Some of my colleagues are friendly and we work well as a team
Worst thing
Being punished with written warnings for small mistakes
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
The driving
Worst thing
People not being organised
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
Good friendly atmosphere and staff.
Worst thing
Early morning starts. Working Christmas and new year
Home delivery driver, January 2021
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Best thing
Meeting general public
Worst thing
Not enough hours
Delivery driver, September 2020
How Argos ranks
Argos ranks joint 8th to work for in delivery driver or courier employers