Delivery Driver - Milk Roundsperson - Hereford Depot
Location:
Hereford, Herefordshire
Department:
Depot Operations
Hours:
4 nights per week, minimum 38 hours, flexibility required. Start times typically between 23:00
02:00
Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UKs leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a reliable and motivated
Delivery Driver
to join our Hereford 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. Youll be the friendly face of our business on the doorstep, providing excellent customer service throughout your round.
The Role
Delivery Driver (Milk Roundsperson)
As a Delivery Driver, youll operate on a set
milk round, covering both rural countryside and urban areas. Using handheld technology, youll process orders, update customer accounts, and manage any payments. Youll 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 Were Looking For
Full UK driving licence
standard Category B 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 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 support through Simply Health
If youre looking for a rewarding driving role as a
Delivery Driver ,
Milk Roundsperson, or
Milk Delivery Driver
in a respected family-run business, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Hereford Depot and bring the tradition of the milk round to life for our valued customers.
About Cotteswold Dairy
Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk rounddelivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladleinto one of the UKs 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 radiusmany Red Tractor-certifiedpromoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. Weve 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 planetmaking us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.
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