Warehouse Assistant - IKEA Birmingham Store in Droitwich

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

IKEA Birmingham are looking to welcome a Warehouse Assistant to join our hard-working fulfilment team. As a warehouse fulfilment co-worker, you might be zipping around picking and prepping customer orders for pickup or delivery, or you could be in our self-serve warehouse, helping customers hunt down their flat-pack treasures while keeping the aisles tidy, stocked, and ready for adventure.

• Start Date of employment will be: 18th of April
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 12 hours working 3 days over 7 includes evenings and weekends.
• 30hrs working 5 days over 7 includes days, evenings and weekends.
• All our part time roles will receive every 4th weekend off.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

All interviews will take place on the 24th of March.

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 & 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.
• IKEA provides free hot and cold drinks, fruit, salad bar, and a free healthy hot main meal choice every day as well as access to the subsidised co-worker canteen.
• Interest-free loan - IKEA loans, interest-free, money to buy specific IKEA products, a range of tech products, exercise equipment and memberships, solar panels and much more!

• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential, all you will need is the enthusiasm to thrive in an active workplace.
• Ability to prioritise and organise your workload swiftly and with attention to detail.
• Experience in utilising technical equipment 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.

• Picking all our customer orders ready for collection or delivery.
• Working in our self-serve Warehouse replenishing stock ready for the next day's deliveries and supporting customers locating stock.
• 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.

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.

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 a recruitment evening on the 24th of March.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email Recruiter and I will be happy to help!