Early Mornings Forklift Driver

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life assurance 4x pay

Interest-free loans

End of year gift

Family friendly policies

Job summary

IKEA Reading are looking to welcome full-time Forklift Drivers to join our Fulfilment Operations team. In this role you’ll ensure stock is available and safely operate a forklift to move products within the warehouse.

Planned start date is 18 September 2026. The role is 30 hours per week, working 4.00am–10.00am, five days per week with every fourth weekend off. Base hourly rate of £14.15, plus Forklift Allowance of £1.50 and Nightshift Allowance of £2.25 when working 10pm–6am.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with using technical equipment to support productivity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stock is available in your area and tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Operate a forklift and move pallets safely within the warehouse.
• Adhere to all safety protocols to protect customers and co-workers.

Skills

Forklift operations

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Safety procedures

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 Reading are looking to welcome full-time Forklift Drivers to join our fantastic Fulfilment Operations team.

In this role, you’ll be essential in ensuring we have the right stock available in the right place in our warehouse. With attention to detail, you will safely operate a forklift to move products into our warehouse ready for customers and co-workers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Planned start date is: 18th September 2026.
• Base hourly rate of £14.15 per hour.
• An additional £1.50 an hour (Forklift Allowance) and an additional £2.25 an hour (Nightshift Allowance) when working between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
• This role is 30 hours a week, working 5 days per week. Your shifts will be from 4.00am - 10.00am and you will receive every 4th weekend off.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest-free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
• ...as well as so much more!

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Previous experience with forklift operations is a beneficial, though not essential. This position includes complete, certified training for all successful applicants. We value candidates who bring a high level of enthusiasm and a proactive, eager-to-learn mindset to our operations team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise workload efficiently, with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in using technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Efficient and motivated, capable of managing tasks with professionalism as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Comfort and competence in performing manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials in accordance with established safety procedures.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You ensure products are available to customers by ensuring tasks in your area are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operate a forklift, and and work around other heavy machinery, such as other forklift trucks, counterbalance, and pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a secure environment for both customers and co-workers.
• Using your forklift safely to pick palettes and move them from our loading bay to our warehouse.

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 be valued in the workplace.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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

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.

• Medical questionnaire

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

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