At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport nutritious meals to nurseries, ensuring food safety and hygiene.
- Company: Join the UK's largest employee-owned childcare group with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 60% childcare discount, health support, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values your voice and offers career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a fun and rewarding work environment.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving license and good understanding of food safety required.
The predicted salary is between 27040 - 29120 £ per year.
Location: Wimborne, Dorset, United Kingdom
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £12.22 Hour
Contracted Hours: 25 hours per week
Why Join Tops Day Nurseries? 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.
About The Role 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.
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
- 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!
What does the role involve?
- 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.
What are we looking for?
- 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.
Important Safeguarding Information 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.
Driver employer: Tops Day Nurseries
At Tops Day Nurseries, we pride ourselves on being the UK's largest employee-owned childcare group, where every team member has a voice and a stake in our success. Located in Wimborne, Dorset, we offer a supportive work culture that values personal growth and well-being, alongside generous benefits such as up to 60% childcare discount, health support, and a unique holiday allowance including your birthday off. Join us to be part of a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career.
