Milk Round

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission and

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd. is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to join our Shropshire team for a night milk round. You’ll cover a set route, handle orders on handheld devices, and deliver fresh dairy products to customers' doors, providing friendly, professional service.

The role is high‑intensity and physical, with early starts, night shifts and manual handling. You will load your vehicle, maintain records, collect payments where required, and always uphold food hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Standard Category B licence accepted.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Physically fit for manual handling.
• Willingness to work night shifts and early mornings.
• Previous delivery or milk delivery experience is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver milk and dairy products to doorstep customers on time and in full.
• Operate as a milk roundsperson across rural and urban routes.
• Use handheld devices to record deliveries, orders, and payments.
• Load and unload vehicle; secure products for travel.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Driving licence (Full UK)

Customer service

Manual handling fitness

Reliability & time management

Night shift readiness

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

• Shropshire Depot Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Department: Depot Operations Hours: 4 nights per week, minimum 38 hours, flexibility required.

Start times typically between 1300 - 0300 Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a reliable and motivated Delivery Driver to join our Shropshire team.

This is a high-intensity, multi-drop milk delivery role

• just like the traditional milk round
• delivering fresh dairy products direct to customers’ doors.

You’ll be the friendly face of our business on the doorstep, providing excellent customer service throughout your round.

The Role

• Delivery Driver (Milk Roundsperson) As a Delivery Driver, you’ll operate on a set milk round, covering both rural countryside and urban areas.

Using handheld technology, you’ll process orders, update customer accounts, and manage any payments.

You’ll load your vehicle with accuracy, secure products for safe travel, and complete deliveries in line with agreed schedules.

This is a physically active role involving night shifts, early mornings, and manual handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver milk and dairy products to doorstep customers on time and in full
• Operate as a milk roundsperson, covering both rural and town delivery routesUse handheld devices to record deliveries, customer orders, and payments
• Load and unload your delivery vehicle, ensuring all products are secured
• Follow all food hygiene, health & safety, and security procedures
• Collect empty bottles, returns, and payments where required
• Maintain your vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence
• standard Category B car licence accepted
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Physically fit for manual handling in a fast-paced role
• Comfortable with early morning starts and working nights
• Reliable, with strong time management and attention to detail
• Previous experience in a delivery driver, milk delivery, or retail role is desirable but not essential
• full training will be given

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission, gallonage payments and driving bonuses - 18 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)
• Discounted products and delivery options
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee,
  4.5% employer contributions)
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health