Forklift Operator (Nights) - Logistics Foodservice

Henderson Group; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading foodservice provider in Northern Ireland as a Replenisher. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for ensuring efficient stock management and safety compliance within a fast-paced warehouse. The company prides itself on its values of ambition, customer first, teamwork, and integrity, creating a supportive atmosphere to help you thrive. With competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including healthcare and employee discounts, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact in the community. If you are ready to take on new challenges and be part of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Social club

Discount scheme

Staff discount at SPAR/EUROSPAR

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Valid Reach or VNA operator licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks on forklift trucks and maintain documentation.
• Perform replenishment moves using RF scan gun linked to WMS.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Reach or VNA operator licence

RF scanner/WMS experience

Temperature-controlled environments

Meeting performance targets

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Manual handling training

Health and Safety awareness

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

RF scan gun

Job description

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Job Posting Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 3rd February 2025.

Logistics Foodservice

Attractive Salary and Benefits

38 Hour week

Newtownabbey / Mallusk

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 5,000 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.

We're an Investors in People accredited, family-owned group, and our culture is lived out through our four core values- Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity.

A look into the role

Henderson Food Service is 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 and offices.

Following another year of record growth, our team continue to exceed targets and delivered a sales increase of 41.4% in N.I. last year. Our team will offer you a positive and supportive environment to enjoy success within our market leading brand.

We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2020 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

Working as Replenisher you will:

1. Carry out safety check on forklift truck and fill in appropriate documentation. Report any faults to the member of the Management Team.
2. Carry out put away moves in accordance with the FLT Process handbook, using RF scan gun and an input terminal linked to the warehouse management system.
3. Carry out replenishment moves in accordance with the FLT Process handbook & using an input terminal linked to the warehouse management system.
4. Implement a clean-as-you go policy, ensuring all shrink wrap and cardboard are disposed of appropriately.
5. Place any damaged product during forklift operation in the damage area and notify the cleaner.
6. Remove and record all damages from pick and detail the product and quantity to the Stock Control team.
7. Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits.

Skills for Success

Joining us as a Replenisher the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

1. Previous experience of working in a fast-paced warehouse environment
2. Valid Reach or VNA operator licence
3. Relative RF scanner/WMS experience
4. Experience of working in a variety of temperature-controlled environments

The Attributes you’ll need include:

1. Experience of meeting performance targets
2. Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
3. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
4. Able to work in temperature-controlled environment- chilled and frozen.

It is desirable if you have:

1. Experience in receipt of goods
2. Health and Safety awareness
3. Manual handling trained
4. Experience of warehouse management systems - (Voice Picking)
5. Pick Truck trained - (LLOP valid licence)

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.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week, working 4 shifts per week. Flexibility is required with regards to days and hours of work in line with business needs.

Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss shift patterns at interview.

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Monday 3rd February 2025.

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