Class 2 HGV Driver

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd.; Bamfurlong; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

22 days' holiday + bank holidays

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500

Cycle to work scheme

Aviva pension scheme

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd. Cheltenham depot is seeking an HGV Driver (Class 2) to join the Haulage team. Drive multi-drop routes in temperature-controlled environments, delivering dairy products with a focus on safety and customer service.

Night shifts are common (23:00–02:00). A Full UK Cat C licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph are required. Full training is provided for new drivers with opportunities to progress within the company.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK driving licence - Category C.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are required.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-first attitude.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
• Newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply - full training and career development provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category C) in compliance with UK driving laws, CPC and tachograph regs.
• Complete multi-drop deliveries, ensuring stock rotation and product quality.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and promptly report defects.
• Load and unload products safely, including manual handling and use of handling equipment.
• Follow all health, food hygiene, and security procedures.
• Work independently on the road while maintaining customer relationships.
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absences as required.

Skills

Cat C licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Physical fitness

Customer service

Night shifts availability

New driver training

Job description

Class 2 HGV Driver - Category C - Cheltenham Depot Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Department: Haulage Hours: 48 hours per week (average roster), 5 shifts per week, night shifts (start times typically 23:00 - 02:00) Cotteswold Dairy , one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a dependable and motivated HGV Driver to join our Haulage team at the busy Cheltenham Depot. This is a Class 2 / Category C position, but we welcome and support new pass drivers who are keen to build their career in professional HGV driving. The Role - HGV Driver (Class 2) As an HGV Driver, you will be at the forefront of our distribution operation, delivering fresh dairy products and associated goods to retail customers across the region. Operating in a multi-drop , temperature-controlled environment, you'll ensure each delivery is made safely, accurately, and on time, providing excellent customer service while representing Cotteswold Dairy on the road.

Key

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category C) in compliance with UK driving laws, Driver CPC, and tachograph regulations
• Complete multi-drop deliveries, ensuring stock rotation and maintaining product quality
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and promptly report any defects
• Load and unload products safely, including manual handling and use of handling equipment
• Follow all health & safety, food hygiene, and security procedures
• Work independently on the road while maintaining strong customer relationships
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absences as required

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence - Category C essential
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
• Newly qualified drivers encouraged to apply - full training and career development provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and progression
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing 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

If you're an experienced HGV Driver or a newly qualified Class 2 driver looking for the next step, join our friendly and professional Cheltenham team and help us deliver high-quality dairy products to our customers across the region in a multi-drop, temperature-controlled role. TPBN1_UKTJ