Warehouse Assistant - Dayshift in Doncaster

IKEA Doncaster DC are looking to welcome Warehouse Assistants working full-time to join our hard-working fulfilment team to secure the launch of our new Customer Distribution Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to build a future‑ready operation that delivers excellent availability, customer-focused service, and an inspiring workplace for our co‑workers.

What we offer

• Start Date of employment will be: 4th of May 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour with an additional Forklift Truck allowance of £1.50.
• 37.5 hours per week working 5 days over 7 with alternate weekend working required.
• Working rotational shifts of 06:30am – 14:30pm and 12:30pm – 20:30pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Working with us has its rewards

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 3 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.
• Flexi Holiday Plan
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support.

What you’ll need to have

• Previous warehouse and MHE experience is preferred but not essential, all you will need is the motivation to make things happen where tasks move quickly.
• The ability of staying on top of things—quick to prioritise, organised, and always tuned in to the little details that make a big difference.
• Be able to manage your own workload and stay motivated, ready to contribute both solo and with our team.
• Due to health and safety regulations all applicants must be over the age of 18.

What you’ll be doing day to day

• Receiving goods with accuracy, picking and packing orders, unloading and loading of trailers and keeping accurate records of stock levels.
• Manual Handling of heavy stock. Training will be provided.
• 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 our co-workers.

We care for the people

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, and feel valued in the workplace.

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 cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an assessment centre W/C 12th April.
• We understand not everyone will be offered a role, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks.
• This role requires a medical questionnaire.

For any advice or support, email euan.mcgregor@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

We’re the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co-workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you’ve wondered who’s responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that’s us. We’re passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!