Class 2 HGV Driver - Cheltenham

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is seeking a Class 2 Driver for our Cheltenham Depot to deliver fresh products to customers with a strong focus on service.

This full-time role involves early mornings, nights and weekend shifts, daily vehicle checks, and using handheld devices to record deliveries while maintaining food safety and regulatory standards. You will build relationships with customers and support the wider team as needed.

Qualifications

• Hold a Full UK Category C (Class 2) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• Positive, flexible attitude with a team-focused approach.
• Willingness to work early mornings, nights and weekends as part of a rota.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
• Experience in dairy/foodservice or retail distribution sectors.
• Familiarity with handheld delivery technology (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver customer orders accurately and on time.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Assist with loading your vehicle, ensuring deliveries are secure and correctly loaded.
• Build positive relationships with customers while delivering excellent service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health & safety, and legal compliance.
• Keep your vehicle clean and well presented.
• Operate handheld delivery devices to record deliveries and customer information.
• Collect customer payments where required.
• Collect empty trays and returned products for transport back to the depot.
• Support the wider team by covering holiday and sickness when required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Organisation

Team player

Flexible attitude

Independent working

Multi-drop delivery

Handheld devices

Dairy experience

Tools

Handheld delivery devices

Job description

Hours: 48 hours per week (average rostered), Sunday to Saturday

Reporting to: Depot Manager

About the Role

We're looking for a professional and customer-focused

Class 2 Driver to join our Cheltenham Depot.

This is far more than just driving. You'll be the face of the business, delivering fresh products to our valued customers while providing exceptional service on every route.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely deliver customer orders accurately and on time.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly.
• Assist with loading your vehicle, ensuring deliveries are secure and correctly loaded.
• Build positive relationships with customers while delivering excellent service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health & safety, and legal compliance.
• Keep your vehicle clean and well presented.
• Operate handheld delivery devices to record deliveries and customer information.
• Collect customer payments where required.
• Collect empty trays and returned products for transport back to the depot.
• Support the wider team by covering holiday and sickness when required.

What We're Looking For

• Full UK Category C (Class 2) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• Positive, flexible attitude with a team-focused approach.
• Comfortable working early mornings, nights and weekends as part of a rota.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience.
• Experience within the dairy, foodservice or retail distribution sectors.
• Familiarity with handheld delivery technology (training provided).