Transport Driver (Henderson Wholesale)
Attractive Salary, Benefits & Bonus
Part Time and Full Time Posiitons Available
Newtownabbey
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 Transport 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 Transport 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
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 that places our communities at the heart of what we do.
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:
There are part-time and full-time positions available. Full-time working involves a core contract of 38 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (Tuesday to Saturday).These roles are job-to-completion, so flexibility in working hours is essential. Working on a 6th day (Monday) every two weeks is also a requirement for this role.
Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss shift patterns at interview.
Earnings potential:
Our Drivers will receive a basic hourly rate but are also paid for every hour worked and will have a performance related bonus scheme. This allows additional income through tasks related to the role i.e. Cage collection, lorry refuelling etc.
Please be advised that we do not accept paper application forms. All candidates must fully complete the online application form addressing the screening questions in full.
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Monday 25th November 2024
We are an equal opportunities employer.