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HGV Driver

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 42,646 - 42,646 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tewkesbury

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

HGV Driver

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

Cotteswold Dairy, 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 at Cotteswold Dairy, 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 DairyWhat 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 providedOur 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
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)
Health and wellbeing support through Simply HealthIf you’re an experienced HGV Driver or a newly qualified driver looking to progress, join our supportive and professional Haulage team and help us deliver quality dairy products across the UK

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