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Milk Delivery Roundsperson – Join Cotteswold Dairy in Hereford
Are you looking for a hands-on, customer-focused role in a family-owned business? Cotteswold Dairy is hiring a Milk Delivery Roundsperson to join our Hereford team, delivering quality dairy products across the rural landscapes and town centers of Herefordshire and South Wales. With an annual salary plus commission opportunities up to £5,800 per year, this role offers rewarding work in scenic locations.
Summary
Working Shifts: Four nights per week across Monday - Sunday
Hours: 38 hours per week
Start Times: The majority of rounds commence between (Apply online only) as a guide
As a Milk Delivery Roundsperson, you’ll be the trusted face of Cotteswold Dairy, ensuring prompt and reliable service for customers in both charming rural areas and bustling towns. From farm lanes to city streets, you’ll handle all aspects of delivery, using electronic handheld devices for order processing and payments. With every interaction, you’ll uphold Cotteswold Dairy’s high standards of customer service and quality.
Your main duties will include:
- Deliver dairy and related products to residential customers across diverse areas, including remote rural routes and town centers.
- Process orders and manage invoices with handheld electronic devices.
- Load and unload vehicles accurately, securing products for safe delivery.
- Adapt to varying start times based on round completion, accommodating customer needs and occasional weather challenges.
Working Hours
- 4 nights per week, minimum 38 hours, following a “job & finish” structure.
- Start times generally between 23:00 and 02:00, with flexibility based on each route.
- Up to 4 additional shifts per year may be required.
This is a physically active role involving night shifts, early mornings, and manual handling.
What We're Looking For
- A full UK driving licence and the ability to commute reliably for early morning starts.
- A positive attitude, attention to detail, and excellent time management.
- Physical readiness for manual handling and a commitment to flexible working hours.
- Comfort navigating both rural routes and town deliveries in varying weather conditions.
Why Choose Cotteswold Dairy?
At Cotteswold Dairy, you’re part of a company that values quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We offer:
- Commission, gallonage payments, and driving bonuses on top of your base salary.
- A chance to connect with customers in diverse locations, from picturesque countryside routes to busy urban centers.
- A supportive work environment in a well-respected family-owned business, with room for personal growth.
If you’re ready to drive through the scenic countryside and vibrant towns of Herefordshire and South Wales, delivering quality with every stop, apply today to join the Cotteswold Dairy team in Hereford as our new Milk Delivery Roundsperson!
About The Company
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.
Team Cotteswold:
At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.
The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.
The Team Cotteswold Purpose:
Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
- 18 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day 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.
