Shunter - Henderson Foodservice

Henderson Group; Newtownabbey; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Bonus incentives

Staff discounts

Healthcare

Pension

Full training

Safe working environment

Job summary

Henderson Foodservice in Newtownabbey is seeking a Shunter to help keep our transport and warehouse operations running smoothly. You will safely manoeuvre vehicles around the yard, support loading and dispatch, and perform routine vehicle checks as part of a busy team.

This is a full-time role with a 38-hour week, typically Monday to Friday, with occasional late shifts. A valid Cat C+E license and CPC up-to-date are required, along with a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Full, valid Cat C+E license.
• CPC up to date (Driver Qualification Card).
• Strong awareness of health and safety in a busy transport yard.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre vehicles around the yard and support loading/dispatch.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks (oil, water, fuel).
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and assist cage control.
• Assist loading team to ensure deliveries are prepared safely and on time.

Skills

Full Cat C+E license

CPC up to date

Health and safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Shunter
Henderson Foodservice
Up to £17.26 per hour
38 Hour Week (Job to Finish)
Newtownabbey

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 a Shunter, you will play an important role in keeping our busy transport and warehouse operations running smoothly. Working as part of a supportive team, you will be responsible for safely manoeuvring vehicles around the yard, ensuring they are positioned correctly to support efficient loading and dispatch. You will also carry out routine vehicle checks, including oil, water and fuel levels, maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and support effective cage control. This is a varied, hands-on role involving manual handling and close collaboration with colleagues across the operation. When shunting duties are complete, you will lend a hand to the loading team, helping to ensure deliveries are prepared accurately, safely and on time.

Skills for Success

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

• Hold a full, valid Cat C+E License
• Possess a valid, in date Driver Qualification Card (CPC up to date)
• Strong demonstrable awareness of health and safety- particularly in a busy transport yard.
• Good attention to detail

It is Desirable if you had:

• Previous experience within a similar role
• A good knowledge of vehicle refrigeration
• A good knowledge of tail lift operation

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.

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,
• Healthcare Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Full training provided
• A safe, clean, and friendly working environment

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position working 38 hours per week. Working hours are likely to be Monday-Friday, 4pm until midnight, job to finish. As the warehouse is a 24-hour operation, flexibility will be required in terms of working hours.

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