Customer Order Picker

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and diversity, where you can make a positive impact every day. As a Customer Order Picker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction by accurately preparing orders and maintaining safety standards. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits to support you and your family. Embrace the opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive environment that encourages your unique contributions. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

End Of Year Gift

Free healthy meal options

Qualifications

• Motivation to thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Picking customer orders for collection or delivery.
• Manual handling of heavy stock and ensuring safety protocols.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Technical equipment usage

Initiative

Education

18 years of age or older

Tools

Forklift trucks

Pump trucks

Job description

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 Gateshead are looking to welcome Customer Order Pickers to join our hard-working fulfilment team.

An IKEA Customer Order Picker is responsible for collecting and preparing customer orders, providing customer service, ensuring safety and accuracy, and working both independently and as part of a team.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Start Date of employment will be: 12th of January 2025
2. Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
3. 12, 16 & 24 hrs per week with the availability to work between 6am and 9:30 pm, working evenings and weekends.
4. We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

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:

1. 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
2. Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.
3. End Of Year Gift
4. Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

1. Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential; all you will need is the motivation to make things happen in a fast-paced environment.
2. Ability to prioritise and organise your workload swiftly and with attention to detail.
3. Proven experience in utilising technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
4. Ensure you are prepared to initiate tasks on your own initiative and to participate actively in group efforts.
5. Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

1. Customer order pickers will be picking our customer orders for either collection or delivery.
2. Manual handling of heavy stock and a lot of walking across the store.
3. Working with or around heavy machinery, such as Forklift trucks, counterbalance, pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
4. Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.

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, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

1. Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
2. Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.

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

For any advice or support, email Recruiter at [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing