HGV Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy in the UK seeks a skilled HGV Driver to join our Transport Department in Tewkesbury. This Class 1/C E role welcomes newly qualified drivers keen to develop and progress within a busy distribution network.

You will deliver to customers and depots across the UK in a temperature-controlled, multi-drop environment, conduct safety checks, and keep vehicles clean while upholding high standards of service. The position offers overtime and clear progression with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence - Category CE
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work night shifts and weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category CE or C) in compliance with UK driving laws and tachograph regulations
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries of dairy products, ensuring stock rotation and product quality
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly
• Load and unload products safely, including manual handling and use of handling equipment
• Follow health & safety, food hygiene, and security procedures at all times
• Use handheld units or manual systems to record deliveries, returns, and payments where applicable
• Maintain a clean vehicle, both inside and out

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Job description

Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a skilled and reliable HGV Driver to join our busy Transport Department in Tewkesbury. This is a Class 1 / Category CE position, but we are happy to consider newly qualified drivers looking to develop their skills and progress their career in HGV driving. Please be advised you may be offered a Class 2 Position if we feel this would benefit your future development., As an HGV Driver at Cotteswold Dairy, you will play a vital role in our distribution chain, delivering fresh dairy products to customers, wholesale buyers, and our depots across the UK. Operating in a temperature-controlled, multi-drop delivery environment, you will be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and safe deliveries, while representing the company in a professional and customer-focused manner., Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category CE or C) in compliance with UK driving laws and tachograph regulations

• Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category CE or C) in compliance with UK driving laws and tachograph regulations
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries of dairy products, ensuring stock rotation and product quality
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly
• Load and unload products safely, including manual handling and use of handling equipment
• Follow health & safety, food hygiene, and security procedures at all times
• Use handheld units or manual systems to record deliveries, returns, and payments where applicable
• Maintain a clean vehicle, both inside and out

Full UK driving licence - Category CE

• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work night shifts and weekends as required

Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and progression