Driver - 7.5T (Hereford)

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned dairy as a 7.5T Driver in Hereford, delivering quality products across beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and a competitive salary. Be part of a dedicated team focused on service excellence.

Benefits

22 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Clean UK driving licence with 7.5T rights.
• Flexibility for varied routes and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Load products onto vans and lorries.
• Deliver dairy products safely to customers.
• Maintain stock rotation and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Physical Fitness

Education

Driver CPC Card

Job description

Driver - 7.5T – Join Cotteswold Dairy’s Hereford Depot

Are you a dependable, enthusiastic driver with a passion for exploring diverse routes? Cotteswold Dairy - a family-owned business with production based in Tewkesbury since 1938 - are looking for a 7.5T Driver to join our Haulage team at our Hereford Depot.

With a clean 7.5T licence and flexibility for afternoon and night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays, you’ll have the unique opportunity to deliver quality dairy products across the picturesque South Wales landscapes and into the industrial heart of vibrant Herefordshire cities.

Summary

Working Shifts: Sunday PM - Saturday AM. Day shifts, afternoon and night shifts available.
Hours: 48 hours, five shifts per week

As a professional Driver, you’ll represent Cotteswold Dairy by bringing our products to life for customers in both rural and urban settings. From the stunning South Wales hills and valleys to the bustling industrial areas of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire - every route will bring a fresh perspective.

This role involves loading at the depot alongside intensive multi-drop rounds where you’ll handle stock rotation, product unloading, and ensure each delivery meets our high standards. You’ll work with our team at the depot and independently on the road, taking pride in your deliveries and the relationships you build with customers.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Loading products onto vans and lorries in our Hereford Depot
• Drive safely and courteously, delivering high-quality dairy products to semi-retail customers across both scenic countryside and urban routes.
• Maintain Cotteswold Dairy’s reputation for excellent service, handling each delivery with care and precision.
• Uphold stock rotation and quality standards, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries.
• Flexibly navigate varied routes and landscapes, adapting to challenges as they arise.

Training & Development

We’re dedicated to helping you grow! Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, you’ll benefit from our Learning & Development opportunities, including NVQ programs, practical training from our Internal Trainer, and structured support to advance your career with us. On completion of a year's service we would consider you for our trainee HGV Scheme, and support into an HGV Role.

Working Hours

• Full-time: 48 hours per week (rostered average) with a rotating schedule across seven days, including night shifts.
• Start times vary, with a "job + finish" schedule - this can be discussed at interview.

What We're Looking For

• A clean UK driving licence with 7.5T rights, and a driver CPC card.
• Physical fitness for an active role involving manual handling.
• A positive, reliable attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexibility to take on varied routes and schedules, ready for both rural and urban challenges.

Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?

At Cotteswold Dairy, you’re more than just a driver - you’re part of a family-owned company that values quality, teamwork, and growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive pay and a supportive, friendly work environment.
• Scenic and diverse routes.
• Development opportunities and structured support to help you progress in your driving career.

If you’re ready for a role that combines the open road with customer service excellence, apply today to join Cotteswold Dairy’s Hereford team and make an impact across diverse communities!

About The Company

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.

Team Cotteswold:
At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.
The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.

The Team Cotteswold Purpose:
Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day 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.