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 UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a reliable and motivated Delivery Driver to join our Hereford team. This role involves high-intensity, multi-drop milk delivery — similar to the traditional milk round — delivering fresh dairy products directly to customers’ doors. You’ll 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, you’ll operate on a set milk round, covering both rural and urban areas. Using handheld technology, you’ll process orders, update customer accounts, and manage payments. You’ll load your vehicle accurately, secure products for safe travel, and complete deliveries according to schedule. This physically active role involves night shifts, early mornings, and manual handling.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver milk and dairy products to doorstep customers on time and in full
2. Operate as a milk roundsperson, covering rural and town routes
3. Use handheld devices to record deliveries, customer orders, and payments
4. Load and unload your delivery vehicle, ensuring all products are secured
5. Follow all food hygiene, health & safety, and security procedures
6. Collect empty bottles, returns, and payments where required
7. Maintain your vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition
What We’re Looking For
1. Full UK driving licence – standard Category B licence accepted
2. Good customer service and communication skills
3. Physically fit for manual handling in a fast-paced role
4. Comfortable with early morning starts and working nights
5. Reliable, with strong time management and attention to detail
6. Previous experience in a delivery driver, milk delivery, or retail role is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided
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 you’re interested in a rewarding driving role as a Delivery Driver, Milk Roundsperson, or Milk Delivery Driver within a respected family business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Hereford Depot and keep the tradition of the milk round alive for our valued customers.
About Cotteswold Dairy
Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has grown 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, based in Tewkesbury. Founded on principles of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business remains committed to these values across three generations, now led by Managing Director George Workman.
Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products annually to customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.
We are committed to ethical and environmental sustainability. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. Our eco-friendly initiatives include returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.
More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while supporting people, communities, and the planet—making it a meaningful place to build your career.
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