Driver's Mate

IKEA Gruppe; Antrim; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount & discount portal

Life Assurance 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Given Day – paid leave

LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone

Job summary

KEA Belfast are looking to welcome Driver's Mates to the team. You will handle a range of furniture items and must be comfortable with extensive manual handling, assisting drivers and conducting vehicle checks.

You will deliver to customers' homes on a schedule of 39 hours per week, four 10.5-hour shifts and occasional weekends, starting October 2026. The role pays £13.45 per hour with benefits including a 15% IKEA discount and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Comfortable with extensive manual handling and lifting.
• Health & Safety mindset with ability to risk assess the environment.
• Detail-oriented with careful vehicle checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Driver to complete vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action.
• Load goods into the vehicle in a safe and organized manner for the delivery route.
• Deliver goods to customers' homes, taking items into the designated room and conducting on-site risk assessments.
• Communicate with customers in person and by phone to provide a positive service experience.

Skills

Manual handling

Health & Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

KEA Belfast are looking to welcome Driver's Mates to the team.

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

• The Start Date of employment will be start of October 2026
• This role offers £13.45 per hour.
• 39 Hours per week, 4 days out of 7 working 10.5-hour shifts of 7am-5pm and 1 shift of 9am-7pm, 2 out of 3 weekends.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work everyday, 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
• LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone subscriptions
• ..as well 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

• Be 18 or older.
• Be comfortable with extensive manual handling.
• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will support the Driver to complete vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action.
• You will assist in loading goods into the vehicle in a safe and organized manner ensuring the delivery route matches the goods for maximum efficiency.
• 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.
• You will communicate with the customer both in person and over the phone to provide a positive customer service experience.

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

• Criminal History