Driver - Class 1 HGV

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy, a leading family-owned dairy, is seeking a dedicated Class 1 HGV Driver to join their team in Tewkesbury. This role involves delivering high-quality dairy products across the region, with strong emphasis on customer service and adherence to UK driving regulations. Offering competitive pay and comprehensive support for newly qualified drivers, Cotteswold Dairy provides a vibrant work culture and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)

Cycle to work scheme

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Reliable and motivated HGV driver.
• Ability to adapt to varying night shift patterns.
• Newly qualified drivers welcome.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating HGV vehicles in compliance with UK driving laws.
• Delivering multi-drop rounds of dairy products.
• Building positive customer relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Education

Clean UK driving licence (Category CE)

Driver CPC card

Job description

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Driver - Class 1 HGV

• Cotteswold Dairy Ltd
• Aston-On-Carrant, Tewkesbury (GL20), GL20 8JE
• Permanent
• Published: 2 weeks ago
• £41,204.80 per annum + driving safety bonus of £20 per week

About The Role

Class 1 HGV Driver

Are you a reliable and motivated HGV driver? Cotteswold Dairy is looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Tewkesbury team, delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers and national depots. This role is perfect for those who enjoy night driving and early mornings, with support and training available for newly qualified drivers!

Summary

Working Shifts: Sunday PM - Saturday AM on Night Shifts
Hours: 48 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: Most rounds commence between 2200 - 0300

What You'll Do

As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for:

• Safely operating HGV vehicles (Category CE) in compliance with UK driving laws.
• Delivering dairy products on multi-drop rounds, ensuring timely, accurate, and quality service.
• Building positive customer relationships as the face of our company.
• Following stock rotation and quality procedures.
• Problem-solving independently on the road and adapting to varying night shift patterns.

Working Hours

• 48 hours per week, on a rotating schedule across seven days.
• Shifts start between 22:00 and 03:00 and follow a "job + finish" structure, so you finish once your rounds are complete.

What We're Looking For

• A clean UK driving licence (Category CE or above) and a driver CPC card.
• Physical fitness for manual handling and a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude, attention to detail, and the flexibility for night shifts.
• Newly qualified drivers are welcome – we’ll provide all the training and support you need!

Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?

At Cotteswold Dairy, we believe in teamwork, quality, and valuing our people. With opportunities to grow, we offer:

• Competitive pay and supportive training to enhance your driving career.
• Work-life balance with a "job + finish" schedule.
• A welcoming work environment as part of a respected family-owned dairy.

If you're ready to start an exciting driving role with a trusted company, apply today and drive your career forward with Cotteswold Dairy!

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.

In Short

• Industry Consumer Goods & FMCG
• Founded 1938
• Location Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
• Company size 500 - 999

About Cotteswold Dairy

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’sleading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers andcommunities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first classcustomer service.

At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve fargreater success working as a team, with empathetic people management andvaluing each other, our staff and our customers.

Our purpose is:"To be at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community"with core values of "Community & Sustainability," "CustomerFocus," and "People & Culture."

We aim to lead by example and work hard to ensure our workforce feelsvalued, motivated and equipped to do their very best.

Training and Development

CotteswoldDairy offer clear Progression Pathways, with Personal Development Plans andregular reviews throughout each department, and a dedicated Learning &Development Coordinator.

We offerApprenticeships in Engineering, Trainee HGV Programs, NVQ and LeadershipCourses; and the Cotteswold Dairy Academy which is open to all Employees.

CotteswoldDairy have partnered with Gloucestershire Engineering Training to provide anexciting opportunity for young people. Offering a modern apprenticeship programand access to a state-of-the-art training centre, our Trainee Engineers learnall of the skills required to join our busy Engineering Department.

We have leveraged our extensive Fleet Logistics experienceto train HGV Drivers since the second half of 2018. Our mission is to mentortrainees with experienced drivers and support learning alongside practical experience.

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