Shunter - Foodservice

Warehouse Shunter/Loader

Attractive Salary, Benefits

38 Hour week

Newtownabbey

Who are we?

At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail and Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2022.

A look into the role

Henderson Food Service is the leading supplier to the food service industry in Ireland. We source and supply a range of thousands of products to customers including hotels, restaurants, and public sector organisations such as hospitals and offices.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a superior quality delivery service shunting vehicles in and around the various warehouses.

Skills for Success

As Warehouse Shunter/Loader you will:

• Load and secure goods at the depot
• Shunt vehicles around the yard to designated areas
• Lorry maintenance to include vehicle hygiene plus daily water/oil/fuel checks
• Cage control and accountability
• Manual handling, specifically pushing, pulling and lifting heavy loads

Joining us as Warehouse Shunter/Loader the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Hold a current LGV Group C licence
• Possess a Driver Qualification Card
• Possess a Digital Tachograph Card

It is Desirable if you had:

• Driving experience
• A good knowledge of vehicle refrigeration
• A good knowledge of tail lift operation

Our Values

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group.

The successful applicant will be working 38 hours per week. The role will require weekend work and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

Shift pattern: Start times are between 5pm and 6pm (Job to Finish) either Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday and flexibility is required with regards to hours of work.

The selection process will involve a Driving Assessment and Interview. Please be advised that we do not accept paper application forms. All candidates must fully complete the online application, answering screening questions related to the criteria to be considered for the role.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Wednesday 31st May 2023.

We are an equal opportunities employer.