HGV Driver - Class 2 / Category C - Cheltenham DepotHGV Driver – Class 2 / Category C – Cheltenham Depot
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Department: Haulage
Hours: 48 hours per week (average roster), 5 shifts per week, night shifts (start times typically 23:00 – 02:00)
Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a dependable and motivated HGV Driver to join our Haulage team at the busy Cheltenham Depot. This is a Class 2 / Category C position, but we welcome and support new pass drivers who are keen to build their career in professional HGV driving.
The Role – HGV Driver (Class 2)
As an HGV Driver, you will be at the forefront of our distribution operation, delivering fresh dairy products and associated goods to retail customers across the region. Operating in a multi-drop, temperature-controlled environment, you’ll ensure each delivery is made safely, accurately, and on time, providing excellent customer service while representing Cotteswold Dairy on the road.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category C) in compliance with UK driving laws, Driver CPC, and tachograph regulations
Complete multi-drop deliveries, ensuring stock rotation and maintaining product quality
Carry out daily vehicle checks and promptly report any defects
Load and unload products safely, including manual handling and use of handling equipment
Follow all health & safety, food hygiene, and security procedures
Work independently on the road while maintaining strong customer relationships
Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absences as requiredWhat We’re Looking For
Full UK driving licence – Category C essential
Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling
Strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude
Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
Newly qualified drivers encouraged to apply – full training and career development providedProgression Opportunities
We actively encourage career progression. Development routes include:
Relief / run-out driver
Upskilling to Class 1 / Category CE at our Tewkesbury siteBenefits
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 HealthIf you’re an experienced HGV Driver or a newly qualified Class 2 driver looking for the next step, join our friendly and professional Cheltenham team and help us deliver high-quality dairy products to our customers across the region in a multi-drop, temperature-controlled role.
About Cotteswold Dairy
Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s 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 radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve 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 planet—making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career