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Henderson Group is seeking a Warehouse Operative for nightshift in Newtownabbey. You’ll use a voice-picking headset with the Warehouse Management System to guide picking, build cages and ensure items are secure for delivery. Safety and accuracy are essential in a fast-paced environment.
We offer market-leading pay, comprehensive benefits and training, plus opportunities for progression from warehouse to wheels. A can-do attitude and teamwork are highly valued.
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Job Posting Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 16th November 2026.
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.
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.
As this is a nightshift role, applicants must be aged 18 or over to comply with legislative requirements.
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
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
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 Monday 16th November 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.
Hightown Avenue Mallusk, Newtownabbey BT36 4RT +44 (0)28 9034 2733 human.resources@henderson-group.com