Class 2 HGV Driver

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy, a leading family-owned dairy, is seeking a dependable HGV Driver for Cheltenham Depot. The role involves multi-drop deliveries of fresh dairy products across the region in a temperature-controlled environment.

You'll work 48 hours per week on a roster with 5 shifts, night starts between 23:00 and 02:00. Full UK Category C licence, Driver CPC and tachograph cards required, with full training for new drivers.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Must be physically fit for manual handling.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexibility for night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV Category C vehicles in line with UK laws and tachograph rules.
• Deliver multi-drop orders of dairy products to retail customers.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Load/unload and handle products safely with equipment.
• Adhere to health, food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Work independently on the road while maintaining customer relationships.
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays as required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence – Category C

Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Physically fit

Strong communication skills

Customer-first attitude

Night shifts flexibility

Newly qualified drivers encouraged

Job description

Class 2 HGV Driver - Category C - Cheltenham Depot

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

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