Milk Round

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing cashback

Discounted products

Annual leave

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd. Cheltenham is seeking a Delivery Driver for a high-intensity milk round, delivering fresh dairy products to doorstep customers with night shifts and flexible start times. You will work a set milk round, using handheld devices, processing orders, handling payments, and ensuring secure loading and transport of goods.

Training provided for relevant experience. Full UK driving licence required; physical fitness and reliability are essential, with early starts and nights part of

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence – standard Category B 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.
• Delivery driver/milk delivery or retail experience is desirable but not essential, training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Reliable

Manual handling

Job description

About The Role

Milk Round - Cheltenham Depot

Location: Cheltenham
Department: Depot Operations
Hours: 4 nights per week, minimum 38 hours, flexibility required. Start times typically between 2300 - 0200

Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a reliable and motivated Delivery Driver to join our busy Cheltenham 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 - Milk Round

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 routes
• Use 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 additional 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 cashback scheme Simply Health

If you're looking for a rewarding driving role as a Delivery Driver, Milk Roundsperson, or Milk Delivery Driver in a respected family-run business, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

About the Company

Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round-delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle - into one of the UK's most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.

Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.

At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius - many Red Tractor-certified - promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We've championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.

More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet - making ... .