Driver, Preschool ​/ Daycare, Education ​/ Teaching

Location: Wimborne, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset

Job type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: £12.22 Hour

Contracted

Hours:

25 hours per week

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe great childcare starts with great people. Since 1990, we have been creating inspiring early years environments where children thrive and colleagues are valued, supported, and given room to grow. As the UK's largest employee‑owned childcare group, every team member has a voice, a stake in our success, and real opportunities to shape their future.

With more than 30 nurseries across the South of England, we offer rewarding opportunities for Apprentices, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Managers, and Casual Staff who share our passion for outstanding early years care.

Proud winners of the 2026 King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and recognised as a World's Happiest Workplace 2025, we are proud to be a place where people love to work and children love to learn.

As a Nursery Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely transport of freshly prepared meals from our central kitchen to multiple nursery locations. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth delivery of nutritious food to support the children's daily care.

• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
• Health & wellbeing support - NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• A generous holiday allowance - including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

As well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website!

• Collecting and delivering prepared meals to various nursery locations on a set schedule.
• Ensuring food is transported safely in accordance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of food containers.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the delivery vehicle.
• Following all road safety laws and driving regulations while on duty.

• A full, clean UK driving license.
• Previous experience as a delivery driver (experience in food transport is a plus).
• A good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Reliability, punctuality, and excellent time‑management skills.
• A friendly, professional attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle light lifting and loading of food containers.

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don't yet have one you'll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles - not on the Children's Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.