Class 2 Driver
Henderson Foodservice
Lucrative Overtime and 6th Day Rates
Free Periodic CPC Training
38 Hour week (Job to Finish)
Newry 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 Gold 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 Tuesday 17th June 2025.
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.
We are an equal opportunities employer