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Class 1 Driver (T2P)
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 41,204 - 41,204 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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)
We are recruiting for one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a skilled and reliable HGV Driver to join our busy Haulage Department in Tewkesbury. This is a Class 1 / Category CE position, but we are happy to consider newly qualified drivers looking to develop their skills and progress their career in HGV driving. Please be advised you may be offered a Class 2 Position if we feel this would benefit your future development.
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
Use handheld units or manual systems to record deliveries, returns, and payments where applicable
Maintain a clean vehicle, both inside and out
Provide excellent customer service as the face of Cotteswold Dairy
What We're Looking For:
Full UK driving licence - Category CE
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 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
Driving Workforce are responsible for putting drivers into temporary and permanent vacancies across the Midlands. We operate from several prime locations in the area, and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team are highly experienced in filling the following roles; HGV 1 Driving, HGV 2 Driving, 7.5 Tonne Driving, Van Driving, Moffett Driving and HIAB Driving. We are always on the lookout for the very best driving talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional team who will be more than happy to help
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