7.5t Van Driver

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy is hiring a 7.5T Driver to join our Haulage team at the Shropshire Depot. You will cover diverse routes across Mid Wales and into English cities, with a clean Cat C1 licence and Driver CPC essential.

The role involves multi-drop rounds, stock rotation, unloading, and delivering quality dairy products. Expect a rotating schedule, 48 hours per week including night shifts, with opportunities to progress within a family-owned company that values reliability and customer-focused

Qualifications

• UK driving licence with Cat C1 and Driver CPC.
• Physical fitness for an active role involving manual handling.
• Reliable with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible to night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and courteously, delivering dairy products across rural and urban routes.
• Maintain strong customer service and represent Cotteswold Dairy.
• Uphold stock rotation and quality standards, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Navigate varied routes and schedules with flexibility and professionalism.

Skills

Clean UK licence

Cat C1

Driver CPC

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Job description

7.5T Van Driver Join Cotteswold Dairy's Shropshire Depot Are you a dependable, enthusiastic driver with a passion for exploring diverse routes?

Cotteswold Dairy

• a family-owned business with production based in Tewkesbury since 1938
• are looking for a
  7.5T Driver to join our Haulage team at our Shropshire Depot.

With a clean C1 licence and flexibility for night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays, you'll have the unique opportunity to deliver quality dairy products across the picturesque Mid Wales landscapes and into the industrial heart of vibrant English cities.

Summary Working Shifts: Sunday PM

• Saturday AM on Night Shifts Hours: 48 hours, five shifts per week As a professional Driver, you'll represent Cotteswold Dairy by bringing our products to life for customers in both rural and urban settings.

From the stunning Mid Wales hills to the bustling industrial areas of the Black Country, every route will bring a fresh perspective.

This role involves intensive multi-drop rounds where you'll handle stock rotation, product unloading, and ensure each delivery meets our high standards.

You'll work independently on the road, taking pride in your deliveries and the relationships you build with customers.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Drive safely and courteously, delivering high-quality dairy products to semi-retail customers across both scenic countryside and urban routes.

Maintain Cotteswold Dairy's reputation for excellent service, handling each delivery with care and precision.

Uphold stock rotation and quality standards, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries.

Flexibly navigate varied routes and landscapes, adapting to challenges as they arise.

Working Hours

• Full-time: 48 hours per week (rostered average) with a rotating schedule across seven days, including night shifts.

What We're Looking For

A clean UK driving licence with Cat C1 and a driver CPC card.

Physical fitness for an active role involving manual handling.

A positive, reliable attitude with excellent attention to detail.

Flexibility to take on varied routes and schedules, ready for both rural and urban challenges.

Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?

At Cotteswold Dairy, you're more than just a driver

• you're part of a family-owned company that values quality, teamwork, and growth.

Here's what we offer:

Competitive pay and a supportive, friendly work environment.

Scenic and diverse routes.

Development opportunities and structured support to help you progress in your driving career.

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