Warehouse Operative - Henderson Foodservice
Warehouse Operative
Henderson Foodservice
39 hours per week
Up to €19.84 per hour
Dublin
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 a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in Ireland. We source and supply thousands of products to a diverse range of customers, including restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs, schools, hospitals, care homes and other hospitality and catering establishments.
About the Role
As a Warehouse Operative at our new Dublin depot, you'll play an important role in supporting the smooth and efficient movement of goods through our Henderson Foodservice distribution operation, helping to ensure our customers receive their deliveries safely, accurately and on time.
Initially operating as a cross-dock facility, our Dublin depot will focus on receiving, handling and transferring stock between incoming and outgoing vehicles. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include unloading and tipping trailers, checking and moving stock, reloading vehicles and ensuring loads are safely secured and strapped for onward delivery.
Depending on your skills, experience and operational requirements, you may also undertake vehicle shunting duties, helping to ensure vehicles and trailers are positioned safely and efficiently within the depot.
This is a varied, hands-on role where teamwork, attention to detail and a strong commitment to health and safety are essential. As our Dublin operation continues to grow, there may also be opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience across additional warehouse functions.
Earning Potential
The basic hourly rate of pay is €17.47, with an additional shift allowance of €2.37 per hour payable for hours worked between 10:00pm and 6:00am, bringing the total hourly rate to €19.84 during these hours.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time, permanent position working 39 hours per week, across any 5 out of 7 days. Shifts are 8 hours in duration and will be scheduled between 9:00pm and 7:00am.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive rates of pay
- THE STORE discount scheme throughout the UK and Ireland
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare Scheme
- Pension Scheme
What are we looking for?
- A minimum of 3 months' experience working within a warehouse, distribution or similar operational environment.
- An understanding of safe manual handling practices.
- The ability to work efficiently and accurately in a busy, physically demanding environment.
- A demonstrable ability to work towards operational targets and deadlines.
- A flexible, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn new skills and support different warehouse functions.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
It would be desirable if you have:
- Previous experience in a loading, unloading or cross-dock operation.
- Previous experience of vehicle shunting.
- Experience securing loads for transport, including the use of load restraints and straps.
Are we right for you?
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values 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 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.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 29th November 2026.
We are an equal opportunities employer.