Class 2 HGV Driver – Category C

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: £36,519.52 per annum + £20 weekly driving safety bonus
Hours: Average 48 hours per week, 5 shifts per week
Shift Pattern: Nights, with start times typically between 11pm and 2am

We are recruiting Class 2 / Category C HGV Drivers to join a busy haulage and distribution operation based in Cheltenham. You’ll be responsible for delivering fresh dairy products and related goods to retail customers across the region, providing a professional, reliable and friendly service.

Newly qualified drivers are welcome to apply! If you’ve recently passed your Category C test and are looking to build your driving career, full training and ongoing development are available.

You’ll be working on a multi-drop delivery operation in a temperature-controlled environment, ensuring products reach customers safely, on time and in excellent condition.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving a Class 2 HGV safely and responsibly in line with UK road transport regulations.

• Completing multi-drop deliveries to retail customers across the region.

• Loading and unloading goods, including manual handling where required.

• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects.

• Maintaining product quality, stock rotation and delivery accuracy.

• Following health and safety, food hygiene and security procedures.

• Providing excellent customer service and representing the business professionally.

• Supporting colleagues with holiday and absence cover when required.

• Full UK driving licence with Category C entitlement.

• Valid Driver CPC qualification.

• Valid digital tachograph card.

• A responsible, safety-conscious approach to driving.

• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

• Ability to undertake manual handling duties.

• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

New pass drivers are encouraged to apply – previous HGV driving experience is advantageous but not essential where training is provided.

• £36,519.52 annual salary

• £20 per week driving safety bonus

• Opportunities for overtime and career progression.

• 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service.

• Refer-a-friend bonus of up to £500.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounted products and delivery options.

• Aviva pension scheme, with 4% employee and 4.5% employer contributions.

• Health and wellbeing support through Simplyhealth.

• Full training and development opportunities.

If you’re an experienced Class 2 HGV Driver or a newly qualified driver ready to get started, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV to Jill at (url removed).