Milk Round

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd.; Warmley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days holiday + bank holidays

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500

Discounted products

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing cashback

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver for the Cheltenham team, operating a set milk round with night shifts and early mornings. You’ll handle multiple drops, use handheld tech for orders and payments, and ensure timely, friendly service to customers.

The role requires a Full UK driving licence, physical fitness for manual handling, and good customer service. Training is provided and benefits include holiday leave and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience using handheld devices is a plus.
• Able to perform night shifts and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver milk and dairy products to doorstep customers on time and in full.
• Operate a milk round covering rural and town routes.
• Use handheld devices to record deliveries and payments.
• Load and unload the delivery vehicle and secure products.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and roadworthy condition.
• Follow food hygiene and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Good customer service

Physically fit

Night shift experience

Job description

• 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