Job Description

About The Role

HGV Driver - Class 1 / Class 2 7.5T Multi Drop Driver

Location:

Hereford

Department:

Depot

Hours:

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

Cotteswold Dairy

, one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a skilled and reliable

7.5T Driver

to join our busy Hereford Depot. This is a Category C1 position, and applicants must have this on their licence.


The Role - 7.5T Multi Drop Driver
As a professional Driver, you will play a vital role in our distribution chain, delivering fresh dairy products to customers in both rural and urban settings. From the stunning South Wales hills to the bustling towns of Herefordshire, every route will bring a fresh perspective. 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 vehicles (Category C1) 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 Follow health & safety, food hygiene, and security procedures at all times
What We're Looking For
Full UK driving licence + Category C1 (7.5T) Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks Strong communication and customer service skills
Benefits
Competitive salary, 30 days holiday, Aviva pension (4% employee, 4.5% employer) Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to 500) Cycle to work scheme Discounted products and delivery options Cashback on health and wellbeing via Simply Health
If you're an experienced

Multi-Drop Driver

or a newly qualified driver looking to progress, join our supportive and professional Hereford team and help us deliver quality dairy products across the UK.

About Us

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