Driver - Logistics Foodservice

Henderson Group; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Staff discount

Healthcare Scheme

Pension Scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Henderson Foodservice in Newtownabbey seeks an HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team. You will play a key role in delivering essentials to customers across the region, with a core 38-hour week and overtime as required.

The role offers lucrative overtime and a 6th day rate, plus a performance-based pay structure and benefits. Training will be provided, with a route to long-term employment at Henderson Group.

Qualifications

• Own and maintain valid Category C licence.
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC) up to date.
• Digital Tachograph Card held and valid.
• Good knowledge of the Northern Ireland road network.
• Deliver outstanding Customer Service.

Responsibilities

• Load and secure goods at the depot.
• Check delivery paperwork before departure.
• Ensure orders arrive safely, on time and in good condition.
• Obtain correct delivery signatures and record returns.
• Maintain cage control and complete routine vehicle checks (fuel, oil, water, cleanliness).

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Driver CPC Card

Category C licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Job Posting Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 27th October 2026.

HGV Class 2 Driver

Henderson Foodservice

Lucrative Overtime and 6th Day Rates

38 Hour week (Job to Finish)

Mallusk Depot

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.

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 £38,500+ OTE gross per year, with real potential to earn much more through consistent performance and additional hours.

Main duties include:

As a Driver, you’ll play a key role in getting essential food and supplies to customers across the region, including schools, hospitals, care homes, pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafés and a wide range of other hospitality and catering businesses. You’ll be responsible for loading and securing goods at the depot, checking all delivery paperwork before departure, and ensuring every order arrives safely, on time and in excellent condition. You’ll also obtain the correct delivery signatures, manage and record any product returns, maintain accurate cage control and complete routine vehicle checks, including fuel, oil, water and vehicle cleanliness. It’s a varied, customer-facing role where reliability, care and attention to detail really matter.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a valid, in date Category C licence
• Possess a valid, in date Driver Qualification Card (CPC up to date)
• Possess a Digital Tachograph Card
• Have a good knowledge of the Northern Ireland road network
• Able to deliver outstanding Customer Service

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant Class 2 driving experience
• Multi-drop delivery/collection experience
• A good knowledge of vehicle refrigeration
• A good knowledge of tail lift operation

Applicants must have an existing legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Are we right for you?

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 other week (Monday) is also a requirement for this role.

Our drivers enjoy flexibility in their start times, typically between 4am and 5am. You’ll have the independence to plan your departure from the depot in a way that suits you, as long as customer deliveries are completed efficiently and to our high service standards.

Hightown Avenue Mallusk, Newtownabbey BT36 4RT [phone] [e-mail]