Delivery Driver

IKEA; Belfast City District; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IKEA Belfast are expanding their home delivery operation and seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver to join the growing team. You will handle a range of furniture items, perform vehicle safety checks, and deliver goods to customers’ homes in a safe and efficient manner.

The role is full-time (39 hours/week) with shifts across early evenings, offering flexible interview discussions to fit life and business needs. December 2026 start date and a competitive salary accompany benefits.

Formación

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 24 months.
• Comfortable with risk assessment and safety checks.
• Diligent and attentive to vehicle checks.

Responsabilidades

• Perform vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action.
• Load goods into vehicle safely and meet delivery timings.
• Deliver goods to customers' homes and place them in the correct room.
• Handle furniture with safe manual handling and use one- or two-person lifting.
• Deliver up to 3 runs per day with van loading/unloading.
• Process returns in line with IKEA policy.
• Support the fulfilment team and maintain safety standards.

Conocimientos

UK driving licence

GPS navigation

Safety awareness

Team player

Descripción del empleo

\"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 Belfast are expanding our home delivery operation and have exciting opportunities to join our growing team as a Delivery Driver! We deliver all of our products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes you will be required to handle a range of furniture items and must be comfortable with extensive manual handling.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment will be December 2026


• Full Time: 39 Hours per week, 4 days out of 7 working 10.5-hour shifts.


• This role offer a salary starting from £29,640.00 per annum, based on skills & experience.


• Working hours are between 7am to 9pm, typical shifts will be 7am-5pm with 1 shift per week of 9am-7pm.


• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You must have held a Full UK Drivers License for a minimum of 24 months.


• You aim to deliver the best possible experience, are prepared to step up and problem solve when things aren’t right.


• You are someone who takes Health & Safety seriously and are comfortable risk assessing your environment.


• You are attentive to details especially when it comes to performing checks on your vehicle.


• You are a practiced and capable driver, experienced in working with GPS and maps.


• 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 will load goods into the vehicle in a safe and organised manner ensuring to ensure that you are set up to meet allocated timings for each delivery.


• 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.


• We deliver all of our products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes you will be required to handle a range of furniture items using safe manual handling practices, employing both one and two person lifting.


• Deliver up to 3 runs per day, you will be responsible for the loading and unloading of the van for each of these. The load capacity of the van is 1.4 tonnes.


• Efficiently manage the collection and processing of returned products, ensuring compliance with IKEA's returns policy.


• Supporting your team within the fulfilment department.

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

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

Final offers of are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks are required for all candidates who receive an offer of employment. This role requires:

• Drug & Alcohol test as part of the onboarding.


• Medical questionnaire


• Criminal History

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