About this role
Group Operative
Henderson Foodservice
£15.61- £17.26
38 Hour Week (Job to Finish)
Newtownabbey / Mallusk
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be one of Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned businesses. With more than 6,000 colleagues, our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property.
Henderson Foodservice is an Investors in People Platinum 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.
A look into the role
As an Order Picker, you’ll collect your pick truck, terminal and voice headset at the start of your shift and complete the required safety checks before beginning your work.
You’ll collect your picking assignment, which may involve building up to four customer cages at one time, and use a voice-picking headset linked to the Warehouse Management System to guide you around the warehouse. You’ll accurately pick the required products and quantities, checking for damage and building cages carefully so goods are secure and ready for delivery.
Once your assignment is complete, you’ll take the cages to the loading area, wrap them where required and then collect your next assignment.
The role involves regular manual handling, including moving cages and lifting items weighing up to 25kg. You’ll be expected to work safely, accurately and efficiently, meet agreed picking targets and help maintain a clean and organised warehouse environment.
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
Hourly rate starts at £15.61 per hour, increasing to at least £17.26 if you achieve 100%+ performance.
The average performance in this department is 110%. *Correct at time of posting .
What we’re looking for:
• A can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous experience working within in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, team-focused approach to work
• A demonstrable ability to work towards targets or KPIs
As this is a nightshift role, applicants must be aged 18 or over to comply with legislative requirements
It is desirable if you have:
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Experience using warehouse management systems
• Pick Truck trained – (LLOP valid licence or equivalent)
• Manual handling trained
• Experience in the voice picking procedure within a warehouse.
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 of Work
We have a number of part-time and full-time opportunities available, working Sunday-Thursday, from 6pm-2am (Job to Finish).
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 11th October 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.