Class 2 HGV Driver

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 22 days + banks

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support viaSimply

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd. in Cheltenham is seeking a dependable HGV Driver to join our Haulage team at the Cheltenham Depot. This Class 2 role involves multi‑drop deliveries of fresh dairy products across the region in a temperature‑controlled environment.

You’ll work a 48‑hour week with night shifts, full training provided, CPC and tachograph compliance, and opportunities for overtime and career progression within a friendly, family‑owned business.

Qualifications

• Valid Full UK driving licence.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Strong communication and customer-facing attitude.
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
• Newly qualified drivers are welcome.
• Full training and career development provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV (Category C) and complete multi-drop deliveries.
• Maintain product quality and stock rotation.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Load/unload and use handling equipment.
• Follow health, food hygiene and security procedures.
• Work independently on the road while building customer relationships.
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absences.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Customer-focused

Manual handling fitness

Job description

• 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
• 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.