Warehouse Operative (Nights) - Logistics Fresh Foods

Job description

Warehouse Operative (Nightshift) Henderson Wholesale-Fresh Foods Starting at £13.55/hr, rising to £15.20/hr (100% performance) Lucrative Premium and Overtime Rates 38 hours per week Newtownabbey 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 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. 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 £13.55/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. You will also be paid a nightshift allowance of £3.04 for hours worked beyond 10pm. 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 • For nightshift roles you must be over the age of 18 to comply with relevant legislation relating to nightshift working hours. 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. 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 shift rotation for this role is as follows (job to finish): • 2 weeks of working Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 18:00-04:00 • 2 weeks of working Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday 18:00-04:00 Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Tuesday 15th September 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer.