Job Description

Driver - Logistics Foodservice

Job Req ID:

6718

Job Posting Closing Date:

11:59pm, Sunday 10th August 2025.

Class 2 Driver

Henderson Foodservice

Lucrative Overtime and 6th Day Rates

Free Periodic CPC Training

38 Hour week (Job to Finish)

Mallusk Depot

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.

Why Join Us?

Market-leading pay through our performance-based scheme 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 We'll provide periodic CPC training to keep you up to date, at no cost to you!

Earning Potential:

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.

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.

Once fully trained, you could be earning 36,000+ OTE gross per year, with real potential to earn much more through consistent performance and additional hours.

Main duties include:

Loading and securing of all goods at the depot; Ensuring all documentation is correct prior to departing from depot; Delivering the goods in first class condition to the agreed location; Ensuring the appropriate delivery documentation is signed. Collecting and documenting all product returns Maintenance of the lorry (including vehicle hygiene plus daily water/oil/fuel checks), Cage control and accountability.

The role involves a significant amount of manual handling, specifically pushing, pulling and lifting heavy loads.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Essential Criteria:

Hold a current LGV Group C licence Possess a Driver Qualification Card Possess a Digital Tachograph Card Have a good knowledge of the Northern Ireland road network Able to deliver outstanding Customer Service

Desirable Criteria:

Relevant driving experience Multi-drop delivery experience A good knowledge of vehicle refrigeration A good knowledge of tail lift operation



Applicants should note that based on the response, the Company may increase the shortlisting criteria.

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 and days of work:

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 two weeks (Monday) is also a requirement for this role.

Shift pattern:

Start times between 4am and 5am daily and flexibility is required with regards to hours of work.

The selection process:

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.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on

Sunday 10th August 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer