3.5T Van Driver

3.5T Delivery Driver – Shropshire Depot

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Department: Depot Operations
Hours: 5 nights per week, 42 hours, flexibility required. Mon Wed Fri 0015 start; Thu Sat 0400 start.

Cotteswold Dairy, one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies, is seeking a reliable and motivated 3.5T Delivery Driver to join our Shropshire 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 – Delivery Driver (Milk Roundsperson)

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 condition

What 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 training will be given

Benefits

- Competitive salary with commission, gallonage payments and driving bonuses
- 22 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 support through Simply Health

If you’re looking for a rewarding driving role as a 3.5T 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 Shropshire Depot and bring the tradition of the milk round to life for our valued customers.