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Warehouse Operative - Picker (Nightshift) - Logistics Foodservice (Newtownabbey, United Kingdom) @ Henderson Group

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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Warehouse Operative (Assembler)</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>Ambient Warehouse</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>£15 minimum - £16.60 plus Hourly Bonus</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Part Time and Full-Time Opportunities </strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Newtownabbey / Mallusk</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"><strong>Who are we?</strong></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>A look into the role</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Join Our Team as a Warehouse Operative!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Are you looking for a dynamic and fast-paced role where you can make a real impact? We’re hiring Warehouse Operatives to join our growing team!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Order Picker – Order picking of various products inclusive of heavy items into cages by customer using a voice picking methodology.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Manual Handling– Operating machinery needed for assembly. Pushing cages and lifting weights up to 25kg using the correct technique to avoid injury.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Labelling &amp; Documentation – Applying labels and barcodes, completing relevant paperwork.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Maintaining Warehouse Standards – Keeping the warehouse clean, organised, and free from hazards.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Following Safety Procedures – Adhering to health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Collaborating with Team Members – Working efficiently with colleagues to meet production targets.</span></p> <p><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 and bonus incentives </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">• Full training provided</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Career progression opportunities- After 6 months service you would be eligible for our Warehouse to Wheels campaign.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• A safe, clean, and friendly working environment</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Earning Potential</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Hourly rate starts at £15 per hour, increasing to at least £16.60 if you achieve 100%+ performance. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The average performance in this department is 110%. *Correct at time of posting.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• A can-do attitude and willingness to learn</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Previous experience working within in a fast-paced environment</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• A positive, team-focused approach to work</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• A demonstrable ability to work towards targets or KPIs</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><em>As this is a nightshift role, applicants must be aged 18 or over to comply with legislative requirements</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>It is desirable if you have:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced warehouse environment</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Experience using warehouse management systems </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Pick Truck trained – (LLOP valid licence or equivalent) </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Manual handling trained</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Experience in the voice picking procedure within a warehouse.</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 of Work</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We have a number of part-time and full-time opportunities available, working Sunday-Thursday, from 6pm-2am (Job to Finish).</span></p> <p><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>Sunday 2nd August 2026.</strong></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">If you are successful at the interview stage, you’ll then be invited to complete a pre-employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol test.</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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