Class 2 HGV Driver - Cheltenham

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 22 days

Refer-a-friend bonus

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare support

Discounted products

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Driver (Class 2) for our Cheltenham depot. You will perform multi-drop deliveries of dairy products in a temperature-controlled environment, ensuring safe, on-time service and excellent customer care.

Opportunities for career progression and training are available. The role includes night shifts, night starts around 23:00–02:00, with a supportive team at the Cheltenham site.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence – Category C essential.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Physically fit for manual handling.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• New drivers welcome with full training.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGVs (Category C) in line with UK driving laws and tachograph rules.
• Complete multi-drop deliveries and rotate stock as needed.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly.
• Load and unload products using manual handling equipment.
• Follow health & safety, food hygiene and security procedures.
• Work independently on the road while maintaining strong customer relations.
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absences as required.

Skills

Category C driving

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Physically fit

Customer focus

Night shifts

Flexible hours

Newly qualified welcome

Job description

HGV Driver – Class 2 – Cheltenham Depot

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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

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 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