Delivery Driver

Delivery Driver - Milk Roundsperson - Hereford DepotLocation: Hereford, HerefordshireDepartment: Depot OperationsHours: 4 nights per week, minimum 38 hours, flexibility required. Start times typically between 23:00 02:00Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UKs leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a reliable and motivated Delivery Driver to join our Hereford 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. Youll be the friendly face of our business on the doorstep, providing excellent customer service throughout your round.The Role Delivery Driver (Milk Roundsperson)As a Delivery Driver, youll operate on a set milk round, covering both rural countryside and urban areas. Using handheld technology, youll process orders, update customer accounts, and manage any payments. Youll 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 ResponsibilitiesDeliver milk and dairy products to doorstep customers on time and in fullOperate as a milk roundsperson, covering both rural and town delivery routesUse handheld devices to record deliveries, customer orders, and paymentsLoad and unload your delivery vehicle, ensuring all products are securedFollow all food hygiene, health & safety, and security proceduresCollect empty bottles, returns, and payments where requiredMaintain your vehicle in a clean and roadworthy conditionWhat Were Looking ForFull UK driving licence standard Category B licence acceptedGood customer service and communication skillsPhysically fit for manual handling in a fast-paced roleComfortable with early morning starts and working nightsReliable, with strong time management and attention to detailPrevious experience in a delivery driver, milk delivery, or retail role is desirable but not essential full training will be givenBenefitsCompetitive salary with commission, gallonage payments, and driving bonuses18 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of serviceRefer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500)Discounted products and delivery optionsAviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions)Health and wellbeing support through Simply HealthIf youre looking for a rewarding driving role as a Delivery Driver, Milk Roundsperson, or Milk Delivery Driver in a respected family-run business, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Hereford Depot and bring the tradition of the milk round to life for our valued customers.About Cotteswold DairySince 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk rounddelivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladleinto one of the UKs most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radiusmany Red Tractor-certifiedpromoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. Weve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planetmaking us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.