Henderson Group | Driver

Driver Logistics Foodservice Attractive Salary and Benefits Performance Related Pay 38 Hour week Newtownabbey / Mallusk Who are we? Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023. We’re an Investors in People accredited, family-owned group, and our culture is lived out through our four core values- Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity. A look into the role Henderson Food Service is 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 and offices. Following another year of record growth, our team continue to exceed targets and delivered a sales increase of 41.4% in N.I. last year. Our team will offer you a positive and supportive environment to enjoy success within our market leading brand. We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2020 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people. Theres plenty of great reasons why you should join the driving team at Henderson Foodservice. This role involves working from our Foodservice depot in Mallusk, delivering frozen food products to the Foodservice sector throughout Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing a superior quality delivery service. 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 Youll 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 Desirable Criteria: 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. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business that places our communities at the heart of what we do. 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, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. Hours and days of work: The successful applicants will have a core contract of 38 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 – job to finish and overtime as required. Working on a 6th day every two weeks is also a requirement for this role. Shift pattern: Start times from 12 noon daily, with the exception of Fridays which are a 7am start. Flexibility is required with regards to hours of work. Earnings potential: Our Drivers are paid for every hour worked through a performance bonus scheme. After training, you can potentially earn £36k OTE gross upwards per annum. 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 Wednesday 29th January 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer Skills: Class 2 Cat C Rigid Multidrop Catering Benefits: Pension Fund Healthcare Scheme Staff Discounts Parking Wellbeing Initiatives