Delivery Driver

IKEA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join IKEA as a Delivery Driver and play a key role in our home delivery operation. You will ensure timely delivery of goods while providing excellent service to customers. This full-time position offers a salary of £31,629 per annum and various benefits including discounts and life assurance.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Paid leave days

Learning subscriptions

Qualifications

• Full UK Drivers License held for a minimum of 24 months.
• Experience in delivering excellent customer service.
• Comfortable with risk assessing environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action.
• Load goods safely and efficiently for delivery.
• Deliver goods to customer homes and assist as needed.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Health & Safety Awareness

GPS Navigation

Job description

We are expanding our home delivery operation and have exciting opportunities to join our growing team as Delivery Drivers! As a Delivery Driver, you will ensure the on-time delivery of IKEA goods to customers in the local area whilst delivering a high level of service.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. The Start Date of employment will be: June 2025
2. This role offers a salary of £31,629 per annum pro rata.
3. Full Time: 43.2 Hours per week, 4 days out of 7, including evenings and weekends. Working hours will support the needs of the business.
4. Part Time: 21.6 hours weekend only, working both Saturday and Sunday each week.
5. 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 skills to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

1. 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers
2. Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
3. Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you
4. LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone subscriptions

..as well so much more! Learn more about working with us

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

1. You have held a Full UK Drivers License for a minimum of 24 months.
2. You aim to deliver the best possible experience, are prepared to step up and problem solve when things aren’t right.
3. You are someone who takes Health & Safety seriously and are comfortable risk assessing your environment.
4. You are attentive to details especially when it comes to performing checks on your vehicle.
5. You are a practiced and capable driver, experienced in working with GPS and maps.
6. 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

1. You will be responsible for completing vehicle safety checks and taking appropriate action.
2. You will load goods into the vehicle in a safe and organised manner ensuring the delivery route matches the goods for maximum efficiency.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Efficiently manage the collection and processing of returned products, ensuring compliance with IKEA's returns policy.

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

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

1. Please attach an updated CV and a cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an 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. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:

1. Drug & Alcohol test as part of the onboarding.
2. Medical questionnaire
3. Criminal History
4. Driving Records

For any advice or support, email Recruiter [e-mail] and who will be ready to help!