Warehouse Assistant

IKEA Reading is looking to welcome a Warehouse Assistant to join our hardworking fulfilment team.

As a warehouse co-worker at IKEA, you will be responsible for restocking shelves, picking customer orders, ensuring safety compliance, maintaining a tidy work area, and promoting a spirit of togetherness.

What We Offer

• Start Date of employment: 28th June 2025
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.25 per hour
• 12 hours, working 3 days per week evenings and weekends
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and our business during the interview process

Working with Us Has Its Rewards

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents every day, and we offer a variety of benefits to support them and their families:

• 15% IKEA discount and access to discount portal, saving hundreds on high-street retailers
• Life assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced pension contributions, and interest-free loans
• Free hot and cold drinks, fruit, salad bar, and a healthy hot meal daily, plus access to the subsidised co-worker canteen
• Interest-free loans for specific IKEA products, tech, exercise equipment, memberships, solar panels, and more

For the full list of benefits, visit: Full Benefit List

What You’ll Need to Have

• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential; enthusiasm to thrive in an active workplace is key
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload efficiently with attention to detail
• Experience using technical equipment to improve productivity
• Ability to initiate tasks independently and participate effectively in team efforts

What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day

• Replenishing stock in our full-serve warehouse and picking customer orders, which involves heavy lifting
• Operating or working around heavy machinery such as forklifts, counterbalance, and pump trucks
• Following all safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for customers and co-workers

We Care for the People

We value diversity of thought, background, and culture. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us and feel valued in our workplace.

Come see how we create a better everyday life for the many.

Recruitment Process Information

If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV with your application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email for a face-to-face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For advice or support, email fiona.currie@Ingka.ikea.com.

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