About The Role
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Class 2 HGV Driver Join Cotteswold Dairys Shropshire Depot
Are you a dependable, enthusiastic driver with a passion for exploring diverse routes? Cotteswold Dairy - a family-owned business with production based in Tewkesbury since 1938 - are looking for a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our Haulage team at our Shropshire Depot. With a clean Category C licence and flexibility for night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays, youll have the unique opportunity to deliver quality dairy products across the picturesque Mid Wales landscapes and into the industrial heart of vibrant English cities.
Summary
Working Shifts: Sunday PM - Saturday AM on Night Shifts
Hours: 48 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: Most rounds commence between 2300 - 0200
As a Class 2 Driver, youll represent Cotteswold Dairy by bringing our products to life for customers in both rural and urban settings. From the stunning Mid Wales hills to the bustling industrial areas of the Black Country, every route will bring a fresh perspective. This role involves intensive multi-drop rounds where youll handle stock rotation, product unloading, and ensure each delivery meets our high standards. Youll work independently on the road, taking pride in your deliveries and the relationships you build with customers.
Your Key Responsibilities: Drive safely and courteously, delivering high-quality dairy products to semi-retail customers across both scenic countryside and urban routes.
Maintain Cotteswold Dairys reputation for excellent service, handling each delivery with care and precision.
Uphold stock rotation and quality standards, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries.
Flexibly navigate varied routes and landscapes, adapting to challenges as they arise.
Training & Development
Were dedicated to helping you grow! Whether youre newly qualified or experienced, youll benefit from our Learning & Development opportunities, including NVQ programs, practical training from our Internal Trainer, and structured support to advance your career with us.
Working Hours Full-time: 48 hours per week (rostered average) with a rotating schedule across seven days, including night shifts.
Start times vary between 11:00 pm and 2:00 am, with a "job + finish" schedule.
What We're Looking For A clean Category C UK driving licence and a driver CPC card.
Physical fitness for an active role involving manual handling.
A positive, reliable attitude with excellent attention to detail.
Flexibility to take on varied routes and schedules, ready for both rural and urban challenges.
Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?
At Cotteswold Dairy, youre more than just a driver - youre part of a family-owned company that values quality, teamwork, and growth. Heres what we offer: Competitive pay and a supportive, friendly work environment.
Scenic and diverse routes.
Development opportunities and structured support to help you progress in your driving career.
If youre ready for a role that combines the open road with customer service excellence, apply today to join Cotteswold Dairys Shropshire team and make an impact across diverse communities!
About The Company
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UKs 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.
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