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Cotteswold Dairy
Hereford Full-time
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About The Role

Cotteswold Dairy, a well\-established family business, is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join the Warehouse Team at our Hereford Depot as pickers and loaders. Based at the old Bartonsham depot, we supply locally sourced milk, processed and packaged at our Tewkesbury plant, to customers nationwide.

As a Loader / Picker, you will play a vital role within our distribution chain linking the depot with our distribution team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of customer orders. This hands\-on, physically active role requires working in a temperature\-controlled environment where accuracy and efficiency are paramount.

Summary
Days worked: Five shifts across Sunday \- Friday
Hours: 37\.5 hours, on a rota basis
Times: Daytime, 0900 \- 1700

*This role requires flexibility, as end times may vary due to distribution needs.*

Main Duties

  • Accurate picking and stock rotation of customer orders

  • Stock replenishment and maintaining a safe, clean working environment

  • Loading and securing orders on delivery vehicles

  • Complying with food hygiene regulations
Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Prior experience in a warehouse or food production environment is preferred but not essential; candidates who are proactive, accurate, and comfortable working under pressure are welcome to apply. This role offers a great opportunity for growth, with training and development programs provided to build your career in our Depots.

Important Notes

  • This role requires manual handling and adherence to strict hygiene standards.

  • Due to food hygiene regulations only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the production area.
Progression routes

Cotteswold Dairy is committed to supporting and developing our employees. With a dedicated Learning \& Development Coordinator, clear progression pathways, and opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, we encourage you to grow within our team.

We offer a range of progression routes for team members who excel in the Loader / Picker role:

  • Roundsperson / 7\.5T Driver

  • HGV Trainee
If you’re a team player with a keen eye for detail and a passion for first\-class customer service, we’d love to hear from you. Start your career with Cotteswold Dairy and join us in delivering quality dairy products across the UK.### About Us

Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s 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 radius—many Red Tractor\-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve 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 planet—making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.

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