Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative (Backshift) Henderson Wholesale-Fresh Foods £13.55-£15.20 based on performance Additional rates beyond 100% performance Lucrative overtime rates 38 hours per week Pack to Finish Newtownabbey Who are we? Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Irelands leading food service provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Food service and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 6,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025.

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. Youll 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 youll 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 £13.55/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 £15.20 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 were looking for:
Previous experience of working in a fast-paced warehouse environment (preferably at least 3 months) A can-do attitude and willingness to learn Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment A positive, team-focused approach to work It is desirable if you have:

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…