Nightshift Warehouse Team Manager

Ingka External; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Edinburgh is seeking a Nightshift Warehouse Manager to join their Fulfilment Operations team. The role includes ensuring efficient daily operations, coaching a motivated team, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment in line with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have leadership experience, a results-driven mindset, and strong communication skills. The starting salary is £29,215 per annum, with employment start date discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Experience of leadership in a busy warehouse environment.
• Results-driven mindset with a clear customer focus.
• Strong communication skills for building relationships.
• Ability to implement structural ways of working.
• Eager to contribute a fresh outlook to the team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient daily operation within fulfilment operations.
• Coach and develop a motivated team.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Review workloads to meet seasonal demands.

Skills

Leadership in a busy warehouse environment

Results-driven approach

Good communication skills

Problem-solving experience

Proficient computer literacy

Job description

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• Job ID: 323575
• Date posted: 18/12/2025

IKEA Edinburgh are looking to welcome a Nighshift Warehouse Manager to join our Fulfilment Operations team. At IKEA the role of a Warehouse Manager is known as a Fulfilment Operations Team Leader.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be discussed at interview.
• The starting salary for this role is £29,215 per annum, final salary offer will be made based on skills and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 nights per week including alternate weekends.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Experience of leadership in a busy warehouse environment with the ability to prioritize and organise your own and others' workload.
• Results-driven approach with a clear customer focus and ability to meet agreed budgets and goals with the ability to make quick decisions and take personal initiatives, open to change and highly flexible.
• Leading others, you will have good communication skills that can assist in building relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to implement structural ways of working within the area of responsibility, with problem-solving experience and proficient computer literacy.
• Eager to contribute a fresh outlook and a can-do mindset to the team.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Ensure efficient daily operation within fulfilment operations, to ensure products are available to customers.
• Responsible for coaching, developing and inspiring a motivated team, maintaining a work environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment, adhering to IKEA health, safety, and security regulations and Code of Conduct.
• Work with the team to reach business goals, review workloads to ensure daily volume handling and meet seasonal demands, all while keeping costs low.

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, and feel valued in the workplace.

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

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

• Please attach an updated CV and Cover Letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview with the hiring manager.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

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