Warehouse Operative (Loading) – Logistics (Fresh)
Attractive Salary and Benefits 
38 Hour week- Backshift Rotational hours
Newtownabbey 
 
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.
 
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
 
A look into the role
Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

Working as part of the Henderson Wholesale Team, you will provide efficient and effective assistance to the various warehouse functions to provide high service to our customers.

Working as a Warehouse Operative (Loading) you will:
•    Ensure all vehicles are loaded correctly and accurately, using the voice loading system, or the loading manifest provided.
•    Ensure all returned goods are brought to the designated returns area.
•    Report any damaged goods or cages missed at the time of loading.
•    Identify unsuitable cage builds, including issues with weight, food safety and poor wrapping, providing feedback to the loading team leader.
•    Report labelling issues impacting the accuracy of sequenced loading, and delivery to customer.
•    Check all trailers have sufficient and safe load lock straps, stop plates, side plates and are loaded correctly. Check that appropriate temperature of vehicle has been selected.
•    Ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements.
•    Ensure to correctly wear the job specific PPE provided at all times.
•    Ensure maintenance issues are communicated to Team Leader with regards to equipment/vehicle faults. 
•    Ensure all voice loading equipment, namely Epods and Headsets, are returned to the storage and charging point at end of shift.

Skills for Success
 
Joining us as a Warehouse Operative, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
•    Previous experience of voice loading.
•    Previous warehouse experience.
•    Previous roll cage experience.

The Attributes you’ll need include:

•    Ability to work successfully as part of a team.      
•    Good communication skills.
•    Highly focused on customer service.
•    Commitment to maintaining warehouse standards.
 
It is desirable if you have:

•    An electric pallet truck licence.
•    Experience operating tail lifts and manual handling equipment.
•    Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
•    GCSE's Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent). 

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

The Reward
 
The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.  And we will be here to celebrate your success.
 
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.  We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
 
Benefits include market competitive salary, company car or allowance, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

•    This position involves working 38 hours per week, lates. 
•    Start time 11:45am to 9.45pm and Friday 11:45 to 11:45pm). 
•    Rotational shift pattern to be discussed at interview and confirmed at job offer stage.  
•    Flexibility is required with regards to hours of work. 
 
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Thursday 14th March 2024.
 
We are an equal opportunities employer.