Class 1 HGV Driver
Are you a reliable and motivated HGV driver? Cotteswold Dairy is looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join our Tewkesbury team, delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers and national depots. This role is perfect for those who enjoy night driving and early mornings, with support and training available for newly qualified drivers!
Summary
Working Shifts: Sunday PM - Saturday AM on Night Shifts
Hours: 48 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: Most rounds commence between (Apply online only)
What You'll Do
As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for:
Safely operating HGV vehicles (Category CE) in compliance with UK driving laws.
Delivering dairy products on multi-drop rounds, ensuring timely, accurate, and quality service.
Building positive customer relationships as the face of our company.
Following stock rotation and quality procedures.
Problem-solving independently on the road and adapting to varying night shift patterns.Working Hours
48 hours per week, on a rotating schedule across seven days.
Shifts start between 22:00 and 03:00 and follow a "job + finish" structure, so you finish once your rounds are complete.What We're Looking For
A clean UK driving licence (Category CE or above) and a driver CPC card.
Physical fitness for manual handling and a fast-paced environment.
A positive attitude, attention to detail, and the flexibility for night shifts.
Newly qualified drivers are welcome – we’ll provide all the training and support you need!Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?
At Cotteswold Dairy, we believe in teamwork, quality, and valuing our people. With opportunities to grow, we offer:
Competitive pay and supportive training to enhance your driving career.
Work-life balance with a "job + finish" schedule.
A welcoming work environment as part of a respected family-owned dairy.If you're ready to start an exciting driving role with a trusted company, apply today and drive your career forward with Cotteswold Dairy!
About The Company
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.
Team Cotteswold:
At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.
The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.
The Team Cotteswold Purpose:
Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community
Benefits:
Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day 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