About the Role

Cotteswold Dairy, a leading independent family-owned dairy, is hiring a Delivery Driver for its Shropshire depot. This permanent role involves multi-drop milk deliveries across rural and urban routes, delivering fresh dairy products directly to customers. You will represent the company on the doorstep while providing friendly service and managing orders through handheld technology.

The position operates on a set milk round with night shifts and early starts. It is physically active and requires accurate vehicle loading, adherence to food hygiene standards, and collection of returns or payments. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver milk and dairy products to doorstep customers on time and in full
• Operate as a milk roundsperson covering rural and town routes
• Use handheld devices to record deliveries, orders, and payments
• Load and unload the vehicle while securing all products
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and security procedures
• Collect empty bottles, returns, and payments where required
• Maintain the vehicle in clean and roadworthy condition

Requirements

Education

• No formal education required

Experience

• No experience needed; previous delivery, milk round, or retail experience is desirable but full training is provided

Skills and Attributes

• Full UK Category B driving licence
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Physically fit for manual handling in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable with strong time management and attention to detail

Language

• English

Physical Demands

• Manual handling, night shifts, and early morning starts required

Work Schedule

• 4 nights per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) – minimum 38 hours
• Start times typically between 2200 and 0300

Benefits

• Competitive salary with commission, gallonage payments, and driving bonuses
• 18 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)
• Discounted products and delivery options
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions)
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health

How to Apply

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