At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver fresh dairy products safely and on time while providing excellent customer service.
- Company: Join a leading family-owned dairy with a supportive and friendly team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, 22 days holiday, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with a dynamic work environment and a chance to upskill.
- Why this job: Kickstart your HGV driving career with full training and great progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence (Category C) and a customer-first attitude.
The predicted salary is between 32218 - 35360 £ per year.
Our client, one of the UKs leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a dependable and motivated HGV Driver to join their Haulage team at the busy Cheltenham Depot. This is a Class 2 / Category C position, but they welcome and support new pass drivers who are keen to build their career in professional HGV driving.
The Role
As an HGV Driver, you will be at the forefront of their distribution operation, delivering fresh dairy products and associated goods to retail customers across the region. Operating in a multi-drop, temperature-controlled environment, you'll ensure each delivery is made safely, accurately, and on time, providing excellent customer service while representing our client on the road.
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 following successful probationary period:
- 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
Hours of work: Monday to Friday with a rotational Sunday equating to around 48 hours per week total. Shift start times between 22:00 & 03:00.
If you're an experienced HGV Driver or a newly qualified Class 2 driver looking for the next step, please apply directly through this link attaching an up to date CV and contact number.
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Class 2 Driver in Cheltenham employer: Pro-Force
Join one of the UK's leading independent family-owned dairies as a Class 2 Driver at our bustling Cheltenham Depot, where we pride ourselves on a supportive work culture that values both new and experienced drivers. With competitive salaries, opportunities for career progression, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and health support, we are committed to fostering your professional growth while ensuring you enjoy a rewarding work-life balance in a dynamic environment.