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Warehouse Operative (Backshift)
Henderson Wholesale-Fresh Foods
Starting at £13.03/hr, rising to £14.62/hr (achieving 100% performance target)
Lucrative Premium rates (above 100% performance target)
Lucrative Overtime Rates (applicable working rest days)
38 hours per week-Pack to Finish
Newtownabbey/Mallusk

Who are we?
Henderson Group 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 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.

A look into the role
Working as part of the Henderson Wholesale Fresh Team, you will provide efficient and effective assistance to the various warehouse functions to provide high service to our customers.
Working in a fresh food warehouse is a fast-paced and dynamic experience. You’ll be part of a team ensuring that fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other perishable items are properly stored, handled, and prepared on to cages/pallets for delivery. The environment is temperature-controlled to keep the products fresh, so expect cooler conditions. Attention to detail is key, as you'll need to ensure that orders are accurately picked, packed and ready for delivery in a timely manner. It's a physically active job that offers a sense of accomplishment knowing you're playing a vital role in delivering fresh food to communities.

What you’ll be doing

• Voice Picking – Using a headset system to select the correct items from warehouse locations based on customer orders.
• Building Customer Orders – Placing picked items onto cages or pallets in a safe and efficient manner.
• Quality Control – Checking items for damage and ensuring correct quantities are picked.
• Stock Management – Reporting stock shortages, damages, or misplaced items to supervisors.
• Safe Handling – Following manual handling procedures to lift, stack, and move products as heavy as 25kg safely.
• Use of Equipment – Operating warehouse tools such as pick trucks and hand scanners where required.
• Meeting Targets – Working efficiently to achieve daily order targets and deadlines.
• Warehouse Cleanliness – Keeping work areas tidy and adhering to health and safety regulations.

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
You will be guaranteed a rate of £13.03/hr during your training period, for the standard 38 hr working week across the shift pattern. The performance-based payment scheme means this increases to £14.62 when you achieve 100% performance, with further premium rates payable beyond that.

These roles are Pack to Finish-This means that upon completion of 100% pack target you are free to finish for the day, while you will be paid for your full scheduled shift. There can be potential to work the full shift hours, continuing to increase your earnings through the lucrative premium rates.

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

Don’t worry if you have no relevant work experience. Full training can be provided for this role via our mentor assisted training.

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.

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

Our Values

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 Hours
The successful applicant will be working 38 hours per week. The role will require weekend work and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment. Part time roles will be required to work a minimum of 3 days per week.

The Shifts
Three-week rotational shift pattern working four out of seven days (Pack to Finish)

• W1: Tue, Wed & Thur 11:45am-9:15pm Fri 11:45am-12:15am
• W2: Sun, Mon & Thur 11:45am-9:15pm Fri 11:45am-12:15am
• W3: Sun, Mon, Tue & Wed 11:45am-9:15pm
• Long weekend off, 1 in 3

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 11th January 2026.

If you’re successful at the interview stage, you’ll then be invited to complete a pre-employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol test.

We are an equal opportunities employer.