Job Description

Kernohan Distribution is a specialist distributor of bathroom, electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation products. We represent and supply brands you know and trust including AEG, Candy, HETA, Hoover and Villeroy & Boch, to trade customers across Great Britain and Ireland.

Full Time Fork-Lift Truck Operator / HGV Driver / Warehouse Assistant

As we continue to grow our business, we now require a dedicated FLT Operator / HGV Driver / Warehouse Assistant. Reporting to the Transport & Warehouse Manager, the successful candidate will:

Safely operate reach and counter-balance forklifts, to move, load, unload, stack and store goods on warehouse racking systems; Select items for delivery and load on to vehicles, ensuring all items are accounted for; Deliver products to customers across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, in a safe and timely manner; Adhere to all company protocols and statutory requirements; Maintain a safe and secure working environment.

Essential Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:

A valid HGV license - minimum 7.5 tonnes; A valid Fork-Lift Truck (Counter Balance) license; The right to work in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be an effective communicator and an essential team player. This is a full-time position, and flexibility, together with the ability and willingness to work overtime (when required) are essential.

Desirable Requirements

Valid Fork-Lift Truck (Reach) license; Experience of working in a busy warehouse; Experience of undertaking scheduled customer deliveries.

Remuneration and Benefits

A competitive package is offered. All staff benefit from free car parking and exclusive staff discount on company products, after an initial qualifying period.

Equal Opportunities

Kernohan Distribution is an equal opportunities employer.

We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, ability, gender and sexuality.

Interested?

Please apply before 430pm Friday 23 January 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newtownards BT23 7SU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift (Counterbalance) License (required) HGV (7.5 tonne Minimum) License (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person