Job Description
HGV Driver - Class 1
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, one of the UKs 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
1. Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category CE or C) in compliance with UK driving laws and tachograph regulations
2. Carry out multi-drop deliveries of dairy products, ensuring stock rotation and product quality
3. Complete daily vehicle checks and re...