About The Role
Class 2 HGV Driver – Join Cotteswold Dairy’s Hereford Team
Are you a reliable driver with a love for the open road and scenic routes? Cotteswold Dairy Hereford is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our Haulage team. With a clean Category C licence and a willingness to take on night shifts, you’ll have the unique opportunity to deliver high-quality dairy products across rural locations, including the picturesque Welsh valleys and hills.
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)
As a Class 2 Driver, you’ll represent Cotteswold Dairy, delivering our products to customers across charming rural landscapes and challenging terrains. With intense multi-drop routes, you’ll enjoy an active, hands-on role, managing stock rotation, unloading products, and building rapport with our customers at each stop. Working independently through the night, you’ll be the face of Cotteswold Dairy, bringing quality service to some of the most beautiful areas in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safely operate your vehicle within legal guidelines, delivering to customers across stunning rural locations.
* Provide excellent customer service, ensuring all deliveries are accurate, on time, and handled with care.
* Uphold stock rotation standards, maintaining quality at each stop, and building positive relationships with customers.
* Navigate and adapt to a variety of rural routes, covering for teammates as needed while independently problem-solving on the road.
Training & Development
At Cotteswold Dairy, we’re committed to nurturing your growth. New and experienced drivers alike will benefit from Learning & Development support, with access to NVQ programs, practical training from our Internal Trainer, and career progression opportunities tailored to help you thrive.
Working Hours
* Full-time: 48 hours per week (rostered average) with night shifts and rotating schedules over seven days.
* Start times typically range between 11:00 pm and 2:00 am, with a "job + finish" schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.
What We're Looking For
* A clean Category C UK driving licence and CPC card.
* Physical readiness for manual handling in a fast-paced, hands-on role.
* A positive, dependable approach with attention to detail.
* Willingness to tackle varied rural routes, night shifts, and early starts.
Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?
Join Cotteswold Dairy to be part of a respected, family-owned business that values quality, teamwork, and growth. With us, you’ll enjoy:
* A supportive, welcoming team environment and a chance to build lasting customer connections.
* Scenic routes through the countryside, from the Hereford area to the beautiful Welsh valleys.
* Competitive pay and development opportunities to expand your skills and progress in your driving career.
If you’re ready for a role that combines the thrill of the road with exceptional service, apply today to join Cotteswold Dairy’s Hereford team and make a difference in the communities we serve!
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