Night-Shift Warehouse Operative (Heavy Lifting)

Ingka External; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

End of year gift

Life Assurance 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Job summary

IKEA Gateshead is recruiting a Warehouse Operative to support both the Gateshead store and its external warehouse. You will handle manual tasks, replenish stock, pick and pack customer orders, and maintain accurate stock records.

The role runs on night shifts (9:30pm–10:00am) with an hourly rate of £13.45 plus a £2.25 night shift uplift. Start date is 29 October 2026, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ required.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload with attention to detail.
• Experience using technical equipment to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Willingness to take initiative and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of heavy stock and safekeeping of records.
• Receive, replenish, pick and pack orders with accuracy.
• Operate forklift and related equipment safely.
• Follow all safety protocols in a Warehouse environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Workload prioritisation

Technical equipment use

Tools

Forklift trucks

Job description

IKEA Gateshead is recruiting a Warehouse Operative to support both the Gateshead store and its external warehouse. You will handle manual tasks, replenish stock, pick and pack customer orders, and maintain accurate stock records.

The role runs on night shifts (9:30pm–10:00am) with an hourly rate of £13.45 plus a £2.25 night shift uplift. Start date is 29 October 2026, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.