Class 1 HGV Driver

Cotteswold Dairy; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company seeks a reliable and motivated Class 1 HGV Driver for their Tewkesbury team. This role involves delivering high-quality dairy products, mainly during night shifts. Competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for advancement are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products and delivery options

Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions)

Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health

Qualifications

• Newly qualified drivers are welcome with training and support.
• Flexibility for night shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles in compliance with UK driving laws.
• Deliver dairy products on multi-drop rounds, ensuring timely service.
• Build positive customer relationships as the face of the company.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Clean UK driving licence (Category CE or above)

Driver CPC card

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Are you a reliable and motivated HGV driver? Cotteswold Dairy is looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Tewkesbury team, delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers and national depots. This role is perfect for those who enjoy night driving and early mornings, with support and training available for newly qualified drivers!

Summary

Working Shifts: Sunday PM - Saturday AM on Night Shifts

Hours: 48 hours, five shifts per week

Start Times: Most rounds commence between 2200 - 0300

What You'll Do

As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for:

• Safely operating HGV vehicles (Category CE) in compliance with UK driving laws.
• Delivering dairy products on multi-drop rounds, ensuring timely, accurate, and quality service.
• Building positive customer relationships as the face of our company.
• Following stock rotation and quality procedures.
• Problem-solving independently on the road and adapting to varying night shift patterns.
  

Working Hours

• 48 hours per week, on a rotating schedule across seven days.
• Shifts start between 22:00 and 03:00 and follow a "job + finish" structure, so you finish once your rounds are complete.
  

What We're Looking For

• A clean UK driving licence (Category CE or above) and a driver CPC card.
• Physical fitness for manual handling and a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude, attention to detail, and the flexibility for night shifts.
• Newly qualified drivers are welcome – we’ll provide all the training and support you need!

Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?

At Cotteswold Dairy, we believe in teamwork, quality, and valuing our people. With opportunities to grow, we offer:

• Competitive pay and supportive training to enhance your driving career.
• Work-life balance with a "job + finish" schedule.
• A welcoming work environment as part of a respected family-owned dairy.

If you're ready to start an exciting driving role with a trusted company, apply today and drive your career forward with Cotteswold Dairy!,

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.

Team Cotteswold:

At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.

The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.

The Team Cotteswold Purpose:

Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted products and delivery options.
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.