Transport Driver - Newtownabbey, United Kingdom - Henderson Group

Henderson Group
Henderson Group
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Newtownabbey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Transport Driver - Logistics Wholesale:


  • Job Req ID: 4830
Job Posting Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 3rd March 2024.
Transport Driver (Henderson Wholesale)

Attractive Salary, Benefits & Bonus

Newtownabbey

Who are we?
At Henderson Group we are proud to be Northern Ireland's leading grocery retailer. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Retail and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2022.

We're a family-owned company that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others.

We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.


A look into the role
There are plenty of great reasons why you would want to join the driving team at Henderson Wholesale.


You'll have a career as a Transport Driver working as part of a great team, benefiting from a competitive salary, combined with the recognition and perks that come from working for one of Northern Ireland's top companies.

Working from our depot in Mallusk, you will deliver to our SPAR stores throughout Northern Ireland.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing a superior quality delivery service.


As a
Driver, you will:

  • Ensure all documentation is correct prior to departing from depot
  • Delivering the goods in first class condition to the agreed location
  • Ensure the appropriate delivery documentation is signed
  • Collect and document all product returns
  • Maintain the lorry (including vehicle hygiene and daily water/oil/fuel checks
  • Cage control and accountability
The role involves a significant amount of manual handling, specifically pushing, pulling and lifting heavy loads.


Skills for Success
Joining us as a
Driver the minimum criteria you'll need is:

  • A current HGV Group C + E licence
  • Possess a Driver Qualification Card
  • Possess a Digital Tachograph Card

The
attributes you'll need include:

  • Ability to work independently using initiative

It is
Desirable if you had:

  • A minimum of 2 years lorry driving experience
  • Experience driving for a FMCG Company
  • Knowledge of vehicle refrigeration
  • Knowledge of tail lift operation

Our Values

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


Hours and days of work:


This is a full-time position working a core contract of 38 hours per week, 5 days out of - job to finish and overtime as required.

Working on a 6th day every two weeks is also a requirement for this role.


Shift pattern:

Start times between 1pm and 5pm daily and flexibility is required with regards to hours of work.


Earnings potential:

Our Drivers are paid for every hour worked and have a performance related bonus scheme.

  • We are an equal opportunities employer._
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