Van Driver
Henderson Foodservice
38 Hour week (Job to Finish)
Attractive Hourly Rate and Benefits
Mallusk
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
About the role:
The role involves loading and securing fresh food products, predominantly produce, at the depot using manual handling techniques, ensuring all items are safely prepared for delivery. You will complete all necessary pre-departure checks and ensure delivery documentation is accurate before leaving site. Deliveries will be made to schools across Northern Ireland, with a strong focus on ensuring goods arrive in excellent condition and within agreed timeframes. You will be responsible for obtaining appropriate signatures, accurately completing delivery paperwork and managing any product returns in line with company procedures. In addition, you will maintain high vehicle standards, including cleanliness and daily safety checks such as water, oil and fuel levels, while also ensuring effective cage control and accountability throughout your deliveries.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Essential Criteria:
• Hold a full, valid Category B driving licence with ideally no more than 6 penalty points
• Have a good geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland
• Able to deliver outstanding Customer Service
Desirable Criteria:
• Multi-drop delivery/collection experience
• A good knowledge of vehicle refrigeration.
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 38 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7, job to finish and overtime as required, which may include occasional working a 6th day.
Shift pattern:
Start times between 4am and 5am daily and flexibility is required with regards to hours of work.
Our drivers enjoy flexibility in their start times, typically between 4am and 5am. You’ll have the independence to plan your departure from the depot in a way that suits you, as long as customer deliveries are completed efficiently and to our high service standards.
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer
Henderson Group are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023. Our group have been recognised for excellence through many prestigious awards in recent years. Recently, we were announced as ‘Food Distribution Company of the Year 2023’ at the Export and Freight Transport Awards and were delighted to receive the “Workforce Developer Award” by both the Regional and National Chambers of Commerce in 2023.
We're an Investors in People accredited, family-owned group, and our culture is lived out through our four core values- Ambition, Customer First, Teamwork and Integrity.
We are ambitious in our plans to grow our business, with sustainability and community focus at the heart of what we do. As part of our “Tomorrow Matters Strategy,” which sets out our objectives under the areas of “People, “Place” & “Planet,” we have installed 276 defibrillators across NI, which have saved 20 lives so far.
