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HGV Class 2 Driver (Mallusk) - Henderson Foodservice (Newtownabbey, United Kingdom) @ Henderson Group

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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>HGV Class 2 Driver</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Henderson Foodservice</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Lucrative Overtime and 6th Day Rates</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>38 Hour week (Job to Finish)</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Mallusk Depot</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Henderson Group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Group Property and Henderson Technology/Print. We employ over 6,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Henderson Foodservice is an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and 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, offices and care homes.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Market-leading pay through our performance-based scheme</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• THE STORE discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland,</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Employee Assistance Programme</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Social Club</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Healthcare Scheme</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Pension Scheme</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• We’ll provide periodic CPC training to keep you up to date, at no cost to you!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Earning Potential:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As a Driver with us, you’ll benefit from a competitive hourly rate with pay for every hour worked – not just your basic hours. We also offer a performance-related bonus scheme, giving you the chance to boost your earnings through tasks such as cage returns, lorry refuelling, and other operational duties.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We value your time and commitment, which is why we offer enhanced pay for overtime, premium rates for sixth-day working, and generous pay enhancements for bank holiday shifts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Once fully trained, you could be earning £38,500+ OTE gross per year, with real potential to earn much more through consistent performance and additional hours.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Main duties include: </strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Loading and securing of all goods at the depot; </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ensuring all documentation is correct prior to departing from depot;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Delivering the goods in first class condition to the agreed location;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ensuring the appropriate delivery documentation is signed. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Collecting and documenting all product returns</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Maintenance of the lorry (including vehicle hygiene plus daily water/oil/fuel checks), </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Cage control and accountability. </span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What You’ll Need to Succeed:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Essential Criteria: </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Hold a valid, in date Category C licence </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Possess a valid, in date Driver Qualification Card (CPC up to date)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Possess a Digital Tachograph Card</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Have a good knowledge of the Northern Ireland road network</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Able to deliver outstanding Customer Service</span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Desirable Criteria:</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Relevant Class 2 driving experience</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Multi-drop delivery/collection experience</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• A good knowledge of vehicle refrigeration</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• A good knowledge of tail lift operation</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Are we right for you?</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ambition</strong> – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Customer First</strong> – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Teamwork</strong> – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Integrity</strong> – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Hours and days of work: </strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The successful applicants will have a core contract of 38 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, Tuesday-Saturday - job to finish and overtime as required. Working on a 6th day every other week (Monday) is also a requirement for this role.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Our drivers enjoy flexibility in their start times, typically between 4am and 5am. You’ll have the independence to plan your departure from the depot in a way that suits you, as long as customer deliveries are completed efficiently and to our high service standards.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The selection process:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Please be advised that we do not accept paper application forms. All candidates must fully complete the online application form to be considered for the role. The selection process will involve an interview, after which you may be invited to complete a driving assessment.</span></p> <p><br><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on <strong>Wednesday 8th July 2026.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>We are an equal opportunities employer</strong></span></p>

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