Group Operative

Warehouse Operative
Henderson Foodservice 
Ambient Warehouse
£15 minimum - £16.60 plus Hourly Bonus
38 hours per week 
Newtownabbey / Mallusk
 
Who are we?
Henderson Group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Group Property and Henderson Technology/Print. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.
 
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.
 
Following another year of record growth, our team continue to exceed targets and delivered a sales increase of 16.8% in N.I. last year. Our team will offer you a positive and supportive environment to enjoy success within our market leading brand.

A look into the role
Join Our Team as a Warehouse Operative
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

What You'll Do:

•    Order Picker – Order picking of various products inclusive of heavy items into cages by customer using a voice picking methodology.

•    Manual Handling– Operating machinery needed for assembly. Pushing cages and lifting weights up to 25kg using the correct technique to avoid injury.

•    Labelling & Documentation – Applying labels and barcodes, completing relevant paperwork.

•    Maintaining Warehouse Standards – Keeping the warehouse clean, organised, and free from hazards.

•    Following Safety Procedures – Adhering to health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents.

•    Collaborating with Team Members – Working efficiently with colleagues to meet production targets.

Why Join Us?

•    Market-leading pay and bonus incentives 

•    Staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores.

•    THE STORE discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland,

•    Employee Assistance Programme

•    Social Club

•    Healthcare Scheme

•    Pension Scheme

•    Full training provided

•    Career progression opportunities- After 6 months service you would be eligible for our Warehouse to Wheels campaign.

•    A safe, clean, and friendly working environment

Earning Potential
Hourly rate starts at £15 per hour, increasing to at least £16.60 if you achieve 100%+ performance.

The average performance in this department is 120%
*Correct at time of posting.

What we're looking for:

•    A can-do attitude and willingness to learn

•    Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

•    A positive, team-focused approach to work

•    As this is a nightshift role, applicants must be aged 18 or over to comply with legislative requirements.

Don't worry if you have no relevant work experience. Full training can be provided for this role via our mentor assisted training. As this is a nightshift role, applicants must be aged 18 or over to comply with legislative requirements

       
It is desirable if you have:

•    Previous experience of working in a fast-paced warehouse environment

•    Experience of warehouse management systems 

•    Experience of working in a variety of temperature-controlled environments

•    Pick Truck trained – (LLOP valid licence or equivalent i.e. Stand-on or forklift trained) 

•    Manual handling trained

•    Experience in the voice picking procedure within a warehouse.

Are we right for you?
 
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
 
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.
  

Hours of Work
We have a number of full-time opportunities available, working Sunday-Thursday, from 6pm-2am (Job to Finish).

Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss shift patterns at interview.
 
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 2nd November 2025.
 
We are an equal opportunities employer.