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At IKEA it is so much more than a job!

We at the Peterborough Customer Deliver Centre are looking to welcome full-time Warehouse Operatives on day shift to join our ever-expanding team. This is an amazing opportunity for you to learn on the job!! No experience is necessary; full training will be provided and adapted to your needs.

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Warehouse Co-worker.

Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 18.

All successful applicants will be invited to an assessment centre on site. The assessment centre will take around 2 hours and will include an interview and group activity.

Assessment centres scheduled: 4th September.
Start date: 18th September onwards

WHAT WE OFFER

• Warehouse Operative Picking - Hourly Rate £12.40 (inclusive of Forklift Truck Allowance).
• Permanent dayshift Full-Time (Reach Truck and Counter Balance), opening hours between 06:00am – 22:00pm with availability to work alternate weekends is necessary.

Various shift patterns can be discussed during the interview process with weekend working being required.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates and will include medical history. To support our Safety agenda all successful candidates are required to pass a Drug & Alcohol test as part of the onboarding.

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 them and their family's everyday needs which will be explained in full.

• 15% co-worker discount & IBenefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on High Street retailers
• End of year gift
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions
• Flexi Holiday Plan and flexible approach to time off to observe religious days throughout the year.
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day
• Free parking and free fruit/healthy snack option available every shift!
• Interest free loan options available and many more

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
If you have never worked in logistics before, you don’t need to worry; we will teach you everything you need to know! We have a team of on-site trainers who know the ins and outs of how we work, and they will work this through with you one-to-one, step by step.

We are a values-based organisation and lead the day to day in line with our values. Everyone who works with us is expected to work in line with our values in the "wonderful every day".

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
We are looking for talented people to join IKEA as a warehouse co-worker to help us pick, pack, load, and dispatch orders for our customers, within the Customer Distribution Centre. You will learn the world of logistics; from dispatching both truck and parcel orders, to managing inbound products and replenishing stock levels. A key part of the Warehouse Operative role will be driving different Forklift Trucks to make the process quick and simple.

Come and be part of something bigger in the world of logistics, with a 24/7 operation, career opportunities for those who wish to stay local or travel the world! You will have a tailor-made development plan and opportunities to complete apprenticeships, internal learning, and process development throughout your career.

IKEA is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all living within our diverse local community.

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 to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step, please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.

Second step, candidates will receive information about the next steps via email. Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment centre on site.

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

For any advice or support, email @ [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help!