Warehouse Operative (Assembler)
Company: Henderson Foodservice – Frozen Warehouse. Location: Newtownabbey / Mallusk. Pay: £15.61‑£17.26 per hour. Hours: 38 per week, Sunday‑Thursday, 6pm‑2am.
Who are we?
Henderson Group is a leading supplier to the food‑service industry in Ireland, employing over 5,500 staff and operating across wholesale, retail, foodservice, property, technology, and print. We are Investors in People Platinum accredited and have been ranked 3rd in the Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025.
A look into the role
Join our growing team as a Warehouse Operative in our frozen warehouse. It’s a dynamic, fast‑paced role with real impact. You will work in very cold conditions, but we provide warm freezer suits and a heat room for comfort.
What You’ll Do
- Order picking of various products, including heavy items, into cages using a voice picking methodology.
- Manual handling and operating assembly machinery; push cages and lift weights up to 25 kg with correct technique.
- Labelling and documentation – apply labels, barcodes and complete relevant paperwork.
- Maintain warehouse standards – keep the warehouse clean, organised and hazard‑free.
- Follow safety procedures – adhere to health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents.
- Collaborate with team members – work efficiently with colleagues to meet production targets.
Why Join Us
- Market‑leading pay and bonus incentives.
- Staff discount at SPAR/EUROSPAR stores.
- Store discount scheme across UK/Ireland.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Social club.
- Healthcare scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Full training provided.
- Career progression – eligible for the Warehouse to Wheels campaign after 6 months service.
- Safe, clean, and friendly working environment.
Earning Potential
Hourly rate starts at £15.61, increasing to at least £17.26 with 100%+ performance. The average performance in this department is 110% (correct at the time of posting).
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience of working in a fast‑paced warehouse or production environment (at least 6 months).
- A can‑do attitude and willingness to learn.
- Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
- A positive, team‑focused approach to work.
As this is a night shift role, applicants must be aged 18 or over to comply with legislative requirements.
Desirable skills
- Experience with warehouse management systems.
- Experience working in temperature‑controlled environments.
- Pick Truck trained – LLOP licence or equivalent (stand‑on or forklift).
- Manual handling trained.
- Experience with voice picking procedures.
Are we right for you?
We value ambition, customer focus, teamwork, and integrity. We strive to do better, put customers first, achieve success together, and treat everyone with respect and fairness.
Hours of Work
Full‑time contract – 38 hours per week, Sunday‑Thursday, 6pm‑2am.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Contact: Hightown Avenue Mallusk, Newtownabbey BT36 4RT. Phone: +44 28 9034 2733. Email: human.resources@henderson‑group.com.
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