Class 2 HGV Driver - Henderson Foodservice Ltd.
Class 2 HGV Driver
Henderson Foodservice
€23 per hour
39 Hour week (Job to Finish)
Free Periodic Driver CPC Training
Clonshaugh Depot-Dublin
Willsborough Industrial Estate, Oscar Traynor Rd, Clonshaugh, Coolock, Co. Dublin, D17 FV58, Ireland
Who are we?
Henderson Group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Group Property and Henderson Technology/Print. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2025.
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. Part of the wider Henderson Group, we have a long-established reputation for reliability, strong values and investing in our people.
Our drivers are at the heart of our operation. They are the face of our business, delivering to customers on planned routes and building strong working relationships through a consistent, professional service. We operate modern, well-maintained vehicles and place a strong emphasis on safety, compliance and driver wellbeing.
We are proud to offer secure, long-term employment with opportunities to develop, earn competitively and be part of a supportive team culture. If you are a professional driver who values stability, respect and being rewarded for the work you do, Henderson Foodservice offers a career you can rely on.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive rates of pay
• THE STORE discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• We’ll provide periodic Driver CPC training to keep you up to date, at no cost to you!
Main duties include:
• Loading and securing of all goods at the depot.
• Ensuring all documentation is correct prior to departing from depot.
• Delivering the goods in first class condition to the agreed location.
• Ensuring the appropriate delivery documentation is signed.
• Collecting and documenting all product returns
• Maintenance of the lorry (including vehicle hygiene plus daily water/oil/fuel checks),
• Cage control and accountability.
The role involves manual handling, specifically pushing, pulling and lifting heavy loads.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Essential Criteria:
• Hold a valid, in date current Category C licence
• Possess a valid, in date Driver Qualification Card (CPC up to date)
• Possess a Digital Tachograph Card
• Have a good geographical knowledge of the Dublin and surrounding areas.
• Able to deliver outstanding Customer Service
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
Desirable Criteria:
• Relevant Class 2 driving experience
• Multi-drop delivery/collection experience
• A good knowledge of vehicle refrigeration
• A good knowledge of tail lift operation
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of good manual handling procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with EU Drivers’ Hours Regulations, tachograph legislation and Irish working time legislation applicable to road transport workers.
Applicants should note that based on the response, the Company may increase the shortlisting criteria.
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.
Hours and days of work:
The successful applicants will have a core contract of 39 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7, job to finish and overtime as required, which may include 6th day working.
Shift pattern:
Start times between 4am and 5am daily. Flexibility is required with regards to hours of work.
The selection process:
Please be advised that we do not accept paper application forms. All candidates must fully complete the online application form to be considered for the role. The selection process will involve an interview, after which you may be invited to complete a driving assessment.
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 22nd February 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer