Delivery Driver

Ingka External; Batley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life Assurance 4x pay

Additional paid leave

Learning subscriptions

Job summary

IKEA Leeds is seeking Delivery Drivers to join our growing team. You will be physically fit, motivated, and comfortable with regular lifting, delivering on‑time while providing high service. Training includes two weeks of IKEA training and one week shadowing before driving duties.

We offer a start date of 18th October 2026, a salary of £28,500 per annum, and a rolling 4-on/2-off shift pattern with weekend work. Benefits include a discount, life assurance, enhanced pension, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence for at least 24 months.
• Comfort using GPS and digital mapping systems to plan routes.
• Motivated to deliver a great customer experience.
• Good understanding of dynamic risk assessments and health & safety.
• Attentive to vehicle checks; training will be provided.
• Willing to support the team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action.
• Safely load and unload goods for up to three delivery runs per day.
• Deliver to customers' homes and navigate to routes with risk assessments.
• Manage returns in line with IKEA policy.
• Use data to improve routing and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Driving licence

GPS navigation

Customer focus

Risk assessment

Vehicle checks

Team support

Job description

Job ID: 367076

Date posted: 14/09/2026

At IKEA Leeds we have exciting opportunities for Delivery Drivers to join our growing team! Are you physically fit, motivated, and comfortable with an active role involving regular lifting? As a Delivery Driver, you will shape a new area in our business, ensuring the on‑time delivery to customers, whilst delivering a high level of service. All successful applicants will complete two weeks of IKEA training, followed by one week of shadowing, before beginning driving duties.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 18th October 2026
• This role offers a salary of £28,500.00 per annum, based on competence & prior experience.
• 39 Hours per week, this role has a rolling shift pattern of 4 days working and 2 days per week off, including weekends.
• Working shifts between the hours of 06:30am - 16:30pm, with expectation to complete deliveries where delays may occur.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on High‑street retailers
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• Given Day - Additional days' paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you
• LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone subscriptions ..as well as so much more!

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Hold a full UK driving licence for at least 24 months, you are a practiced and capable driver.
• You should also be comfortable using GPS and digital mapping systems to plan and navigate delivery routes.
• You are motivated to deliver a great customer experience and are comfortable taking action when unexpected problems come up.
• You have a good understanding of dynamic risk assessments, take Health & Safety seriously, and are skilled at assessing and managing risks within your working environment.
• You are attentive to details especially when it comes to performing checks on your vehicle, training will be provided.
• You are someone who offers support and will step in to assist your team when necessary to secure tasks in connection to your role.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will be responsible for completing vehicle safety checks and taking appropriate action.
• You'll safely and efficiently load and unload goods for up to three delivery runs per day, keeping the van organised and ensuring each route is prepared to meet allocated delivery times, with loads of up to 1.4 tonnes.
• You will deliver goods to customer's homes and take them into a nominated room, carrying out risk assessments on location to prevent injury and damage to property.
• Efficiently manage the collection and processing of returned products, ensuring compliance with IKEA's returns policy.
• You’ll manage your time effectively to complete deliveries within allocated daily routes, while using data to identify opportunities for improved routing and providing constructive feedback where necessary.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:

• Drug & Alcohol test as part of the onboarding.
• Medical questionnaire
• Criminal History
• Driving Records

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.