Class 2 HGV Driver Category C

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Cheltenham is seeking a dependable Class 2 HGV Driver to join their haulage team. In this role, you will operate HGV vehicles safely, complete multi-drop deliveries, and maintain strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will hold a Category C driving licence and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary, benefits including holiday entitlement and pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products and delivery options

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence – Category C essential.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Newly qualified drivers encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles in compliance with UK laws.
• Complete multi-drop deliveries while ensuring product quality.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.

Skills

Full UK driving licence – Category C

Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling

Strong communication skills

Customer-first attitude

Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays

Job description

Class 2 HGV Driver - Category C - Cheltenham Depot

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Department: Haulage
Hours: 48 hours per week (average roster), 5 shifts per week, night shifts (start times typically 23:00 – 02:00)

Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a dependable and motivated HGV Driver to join our Haulage team at the busy Cheltenham Depot. This is a Class 2 / Category C position, but we welcome and support new pass drivers who are keen to build their career in professional HGV driving.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate HGV vehicles (Category C) in compliance with UK driving laws, Driver CPC, and tachograph regulations
• Complete multi-drop deliveries, ensuring stock rotation and maintaining product quality
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and promptly report any defects
• Load and unload products safely, including manual handling and use of handling equipment
• Follow all health & safety, food hygiene, and security procedures
• Work independently on the road while maintaining strong customer relationships
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absences as required

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence – Category C essential
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
• Newly qualified drivers encouraged to apply – full training and career development provided

Progression Opportunities

We actively encourage career progression. Development routes include:

• Relief / run-out driver
• Upskilling to Class 1 / Category CE at our Tewkesbury site

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and progression
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing 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

If you’re an experienced HGV Driver or a newly qualified Class 2 driver looking for the next step, join our friendly and professional Cheltenham team and help us deliver high-quality dairy products to our customers across the region in a multi-drop, temperature-controlled role.