Milk Round – Cheltenham Depot
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Location: Cheltenham
Department: Depot Operations
Hours: 4 nights per week, minimum 38 hours, flexibility required. Start times typically between (Apply online only)
Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a reliable and motivated Delivery Driver to join our busy Cheltenham team. This is a high-intensity, multi-drop milk delivery role – just like the traditional milk round – delivering fresh dairy products direct to customers' doors. You'll be the friendly face of our business on the doorstep, providing excellent customer service throughout your round.
The Role – Milk Round
As a Delivery Driver, you'll operate on a set milk round, covering both rural countryside and urban areas. Using handheld technology, you'll process orders, update customer accounts, and manage any payments. You'll load your vehicle with accuracy, secure products for safe travel, and complete deliveries in line with agreed schedules. This is a physically active role involving night shifts, early mornings, and manual handling.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver milk and dairy products to doorstep customers on time and in full
Operate as a milk roundsperson, covering both rural and town delivery routes
Use handheld devices to record deliveries, customer orders, and payments
Load and unload your delivery vehicle, ensuring all products are secured
Follow all food hygiene, health & safety, and security procedures
Collect empty bottles, returns, and payments where required
Maintain your vehicle in a clean and roadworthy conditionWhat We're Looking For
Full UK driving licence – standard Category B car licence accepted
Good customer service and communication skills
Physically fit for manual handling in a fast-paced role
Comfortable with early morning starts and working nights
Reliable, with strong time management and attention to detail
Previous experience in a delivery driver, milk delivery, or retail role is desirable but not essential – full xgikmsk training will be givenBenefits
Competitive salary with additional commission, gallonage payments and driving bonuses
18 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service
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 cashback scheme Simply HealthIf you're looking for a rewarding driving role as a Delivery Driver, Milk Roundsperson, or Milk Delivery Driver in a respected family-run business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Cheltenham Depot and bring the tradition of the milk round to life for our valued customers
Milk Round in Cheltenham employer: Cotteswold Dairy
Cotteswold Dairy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that values reliability and motivation. With flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth, our team members enjoy a rewarding experience as they deliver fresh dairy products to customers in the Hereford area, all while being part of a respected independent business that prioritises excellent customer service.
