Class 1 HGV Driver

HGV Driver – Class 1 Category CE

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Department: Transport

Hours: 48 hours per week (average roster), 5 night shifts per week (start times between 20:00 – 03:00)

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

• Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category CE or C) in compliance with UK driving laws and tachograph regulations
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries of dairy products, ensuring stock rotation and product quality
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly
• Load and unload products safely, including manual handling and use of handling equipment
• Follow health & safety, food hygiene, and security procedures at all times
• Use handheld units or manual systems to record deliveries, returns, and payments where applicable
• Maintain a clean vehicle, both inside and out
• Provide excellent customer service as the face of Cotteswold Dairy

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence – Category CE
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work night shifts and weekends as required
• New pass drivers welcome – full training and career development provided
• Our interview process includes a driving assessment (you will need to bring your tacho, drivers’ card and licence); and a sit-down interview. This process will take around two hours in total.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and progression
• 30 days holiday, increasing after 3 years of service
• 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

If you meet the criteria and are interested, please apply with your CV or contact Denis directly:

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Office: (phone number removed)

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