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At IKEA, it is so much more than a job.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Warehouse Team Leader at our Peterborough Customer Distribution Centre. This is a full-time, permanent position within a passionate and close-knit team.

Starting date: 11th September onwards depending on availability.
Interviews: ***

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.

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

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary starting from £30,000.00
• 40 hour contract working 5 days out of 7.
• Shifts will ordinarily be between 06:00am - 14:00pm and 14:00pm - 22:00pm on a rotational basis.
• We operate 7 days a week and so full availability to work during the day, evenings, and weekends is essential.
• Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews.

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 their and their family's everyday needs.

• 33 Days of Annual Leave per year increasing with length of service.
• 15% co-worker discount and access to I-Benefits Discount Portal, helping you save £100s on high street retailers.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.
• A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day.
• Kick up your feet and relax in our co-worker restaurant, with a variety of affordable hot and cold meals and snacks, and free healthy meal options.
• Free on-site co-worker parking.

WHO YOU ARE
Do you have a passion for people, the ability to communicate, and an eagerness to see opportunities instead of problems? Are you energised by reaching common business goals and targets, have an interest in technology, retail and distribution, and hold a passion for people development? As someone who has a holistic and customer-focused approach, you are not afraid to take the initiative. We offer you a challenging and rewarding opportunity in an inspiring and fast-paced working environment where cooperation is mixed with much laughter throughout.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY-TO-DAY
As a Leader operating within the Customer Distribution Centre your day to day will be managing and overseeing the daily operation of picking/packing customer orders.
At present we have a population of over 1000 co-workers striving to ensure happy customer experiences.
You will be leading co-workers and enabling a high performing team. For this role, you will have great communication skills that can help to build relationships and networks with people across the organisation and external contacts. You won't just be a strong communicator though, you will have a keen eye for detail, and knowledge of how to plan - strategically and operationally - in a cost-conscious and efficient way. Delivering a safety focused work environment.

Some of the key areas of this role include:

• Responsibility of looking after the welfare of co-workers, supporting them through their career to set the right goals, and working with their talent during their journey with IKEA.
• Accountability for developing, monitoring performance, and taking those meaningful discussions.
• Working with planning resources according to business needs and you have the ability to manage and lead a team onsite.
• Responsibility for conducting people-related meetings with your co-workers for processes with a focus on the big picture (what is best for IKEA as a whole).
• Leading and developing a change of processes at organisational, group and individual level. Creating a growth mindset.
• Shift accountability for completing tasks allocated by Warehouse Management Team to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have experience leading large teams, managing a process and budget, engaging and inspiring co-workers, enabling change, and excellent communication skills.

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 both an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.

Second step, shortlisted candidates will receive a short telephone screening call from one of our hiring managers.

Third if successful, you will be invited to an interview one of our hiring managers.

Fourth step, if successful at interview you will be invited to a grandparent interview.

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 Lisa at [email protected] and I will be happy to help!