Details:
- Salary: £36,519 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cheltenham Gloucestershire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Hours: 48 hours per week (average roster), 5 shifts per week, night shifts (start times typically 23:00 – 02:00)
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.
The Role – HGV Driver (Class 2)
As an HGV Driver, you will be at the forefront of our distribution operation, delivering fresh dairy products and associated goods to retail customers across the region. Operating in a multi-drop, temperature-controlled environment.
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