HGV Driver (Class 2)

Cotteswold Dairy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent dairy company in the UK is seeking a dependable HGV Driver for its Cheltenham Depot. This Class 2 position requires a full UK driving licence (Category C) and offers a great opportunity for newly qualified drivers to receive training. Responsibilities include delivering fresh dairy products across the region in a multi-drop, temperature-controlled environment, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries while maintaining excellent customer service. Interested candidates should apply for a rewarding career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme up to £500

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence – Category C.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card are essential.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-first attitude.
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles in compliance with UK laws.
• Complete multi-drop deliveries while maintaining product quality.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Load and unload products safely.
• Follow health & safety, food hygiene, and security procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-first attitude

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Education

Full UK driving licence – Category C

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

About The Role

Class 2 HGV Driver - Category C - Cheltenham Depot

HGV Driver – Class 2 / Category C – Cheltenham Depot

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

Progression Opportunities

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.