At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, manage stock, and operate heavy machinery in the warehouse.
- Company: IKEA is committed to making a positive impact and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 15% discount portal, life assurance, and enhanced pension contributions.
- Other info: Flexible working hours include evenings and weekends.
- Why this job: Join a team that values diversity and offers opportunities for personal growth.
- Qualifications: Experience with technical equipment and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 27300 £ per year.
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.
Are you a detail-oriented individual with an interest in logistics? Join our efficient team as a Warehouse Operative, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our store.
What We Offer- Start Date of employment: 25th July 2026
- Hourly rate: £13.45
- Part Time: 16‑24 hours per week, 3‑4 days per week, including evenings and 3 out of 4 weekends.
- Full Time: 39 hours per week, 5 days per week, including evenings and alternate weekends.
- Hours of operations: 9:00 am to 9:30 pm, with flexible availability.
- Benefits: 15% discount portal helping you save pounds on high‑street retailers, Life Assurance of four times your pay, Enhanced statutory pension contributions, Interest‑free loans.
- Ability to prioritise and organise your workload swiftly and with attention to detail.
- Experience utilising technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Prepared to act on your own initiative and to participate in group efforts.
- Comfortable using computers and handheld devices to support picking/filling stock or answering customer questions.
- Desire to develop yourself and the business, taking initiative to grow and develop sales.
- Serve customers in the warehouse and balance both warehouse and customer-facing responsibilities.
- Perform manual handling of heavy stock, receive and replenish goods with accuracy, pick and pack customer orders, and keep accurate records of stock levels.
- Work with or around heavy machinery such as forklift trucks, counterbalance and pump trucks to safely and efficiently transport goods within the warehouse.
- Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for customers and co‑workers.
- Manually handle products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes.
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 as valued members of the team. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.
Warehouse Operative in Midlothian employer: Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
IKEA offers a supportive environment with benefits like life assurance and interest-free loans. Located in a diverse community, the team values inclusivity and personal development. Join us to contribute to a better everyday life for many.
