HGV Driver

HGV Driver

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Department: Haulage
Hours: 48 hours per week (average roster), 5 shifts per week, night shifts (start times between 20:00 - 03:00)

Cotteswold Dairy is seeking a reliable HGV Driver to join our busy Transport Department in Tewkesbury. This is a Class 1 position, but we are happy to consider Class 2 or newly qualified drivers looking to develop their skills and progress their career in HGV driving.

The Role - HGV Driver

As an HGV Driver 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.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

- Full UK driving licence + Category CE or C
- 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
- New pass drivers welcome - full training and career development provided

Our interview process includes a driving assessment (you will need to bring your tacho, drivers' card and licence); and a sit-down interview. This process will take around two hours in total.

Benefits

- Competitive salary, 30 days holiday 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)
- Cashback on health and wellbeing through Simply Health

If you’re an experienced HGV Driver or a newly qualified driver looking to progress, join our supportive and professional transport team and help us deliver quality dairy products across the UK.