About The Role
3.5T Delivery Driver – Shropshire Depot
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Department: Depot Operations
Hours: 5 nights per week, 42 hours, flexibility required. Mon Wed Fri 0015 start; Thu Sat 0400 start.
Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK’s leading independent family‑owned dairies, is seeking a reliable and motivated 3.5T Delivery Driver to join our Shropshire 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. You’ll be the friendly face of our business on the doorstep, providing excellent customer service throughout your round.
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 We’re Looking For
* Full UK driving licence – standard Category B car 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.
* 22 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 you’re looking for a rewarding driving role as a 3.5T Delivery Driver, Milk Roundsperson or Milk Delivery Driver in a respected family‑run business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Shropshire Depot and bring the tradition of the milk round to life for our valued customers.
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