Delivery Driver

IKEA; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life assurance 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Paid leave days

Virtual GP service

Job summary

IKEA Leeds is recruiting Delivery Drivers to join our growing team. You will deliver to customers, complete vehicle checks, and handle returns while maintaining high service standards. Training includes two weeks of IKEA training plus shadowing before driving duties begin.

The role offers a £28,500.00 annual salary, 39 hours across 4 days (including weekends), with shifts from 6:30am to 4:30pm and flexibility during interviews. Start date: 20 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence for at least 24 months.
• Able to use GPS/digital mapping to plan routes.
• Motivated to deliver a great customer experience.
• Aware of Health & Safety practices and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action.
• Load and unload goods for up to three delivery runs per day (loads up to 1.4 tonnes).
• Deliver goods to customers' homes and place in nominated rooms.
• Manage returns processing and ensure timely deliveries within routes.
• Use data to improve routing and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Valid UK driving licence

Customer service

GPS navigation

Health & safety awareness

Job description

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: 20th December 2026
• This role offers a salary of £28,500.00 per annum, based on competence & prior experience.
• 39 hours per week, worked over 4 days, including weekends. Shifts are scheduled between 6:30am and 4:30pm. Flexibility is required to complete all deliveries, and finish times may vary due to traffic, weather, or other operational delays.
• 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.

• 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
• Virtual GP And Second Medical Opinion Service

..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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

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

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.

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.

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