IKEA
Warehouse Assistant Nights
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Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented individual with an interest in logistics? Join our efficient team at IKEA Gateshead as a Warehouse Operative, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our store. If you're ready to take on a practical role in a lively warehouse, we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
- The start date of employment will be: 29th October 2026
- This role offers an hourly rate of £13.45.
- Nightshift allowance of £2.25 per hour applies for hours between 10pm and 6am.
- 24 hours or 12 hours covering both the IKEA Gateshead store (Metro Retail Park, Pinetree Way) and external warehouse (Follingsby Park, Gateshead)
- Working hours between 9:30pm – 10:00am.
Working With Us Has Its Rewards
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
- 15% IKEA discount on IKEA products, and access to a Discount Portal to help you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
- End of year gift, generous annual leave entitlement for you to enjoy holidays, and family-friendly policies.
- Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest-free loans. -...as well as so much more!
Click below for a full list of our benefits: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310
What You'll Need to Have
- Due to our health & safety regulations, you will need to be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to prioritize and organize your workload swiftly and with attention to detail.
- Experience in utilizing technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- You are prepared to act on your own initiative and to participate in group efforts.
What You'll Be Doing Day to Day
- Effectively perform the role in the assigned area of responsibility, which includes manual handling of heavy stock, receiving and replenishing goods with accuracy, picking and packing customer orders, and keeping accurate records of stock levels.
- Working with or around heavy machinery, such as, Forklift trucks, counterbalance, pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
- Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
- You will be required to manually handle all of our products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes.
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It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us as valued members of the team.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.
Recruitment Process Information
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
- Please attach an updated CV and a cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks are required for all candidates who receive an offer of employment. This role requires:
- Medical questionnaire
We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way. We are unable to handle applications made via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.
For any advice or support, email Recruiter gemma.hewitt@ingka.ikea.com who will be ready to help!
Job Description
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? We are seeking Warehouse Assistants to join various areas within our Fulfilment team in IKEA Belfast.
In IKEA we call these Fulfilment Operations Co-workers.
As part of our fantastic team, you'll help ensure all of our products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes are available to meet our customers, to do this you must be comfortable with extensive manual handling.
What We Offer
- The start date of employment will be the beginning of October 2026
- This role offers £13.45 per hour.
- Various contract sizes and shift patterns noted below all working 2 out of 3 weekends - you will be asked your preference as part during your application.
Order Picking on 12 or 18 hour contracts working early morning from 6am with 1 evening shift finishing at 8:30pm per week
- Picking and preparing orders for both online and in-store collection or delivery.
Customer Facing on 12 hour contracts covering shifts between 8am and 8:30pm
- Support customers in the self-service area of the warehouse, ensuring stock is organized and available while collaborating with other departments across the store or handing out customers picked order when they come to collect.
Warehouse/Loading on 20 hour contracts working evenings only between 2:30pm-8:30pm
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- Loading products onto vans and general warehouse duties, this is a physically demanding role.
Working With Us Has Its Rewards
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work everyday, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
- 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers
- Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
- Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you
- LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone subscriptions -...as well as so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310
What You'll Need to Have
- Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential, all you will need is the enthusiasm to thrive in an active workplace.
- Ability to prioritize and organise your workload swiftly and with attention to detail.
- Ability to work with IT systems to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Ensure you are prepared to initiate tasks on your own initiative and to participate productively in group efforts.
- Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.
- Be comfortable with manual handling.
What You'll Be Doing Day to Day
- Manual handling of heavy stock.
- Working with or around heavy machinery, such as, Forklift trucks, counterbalance, pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
- Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
Recruitment Process Information
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
- Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an assessment centre.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates for the Replenishment Area.
- Medical questionnaire
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