Class 2 HGV Driver - Cheltenham

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

22 days holiday + BH

Refer-a-friend bonus (£500)

Cycle to work

Pension (Aviva)

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy invites applications for an HGV Driver (Class 2) at our Cheltenham Depot. The role involves multi-drop deliveries of fresh dairy products in a temperature-controlled environment, with night shifts and weekend work possible.

We welcome newly qualified drivers and offer full training and career development. Competitive salary with overtime options and a supportive Haulage team awaits at this busy Gloucestershire site.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK driving licence Category C.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Physically fit with ability to perform manual handling.
• Strong communication and a customer-focused attitude.
• Night shifts, weekends and bank holidays may be required.
• Newly qualified drivers are encouraged and training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV Category C vehicles 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.
• Follow health, 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.

Skills

Full UK driving licence Cat C

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Strong communication

Customer-first attitude

Newly qualified drivers encouraged

Job description

HGV Driver Class 2 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 UKs 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, youll 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 Were 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

Progression Opportunities

We actively encourage career progression. Development routes include:

• Relief / run-out driver
• Upskilling to Class 1 / Category CE at our Tewkesbury site

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 youre 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.