Warehouse Assistant

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance 4x pay

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Additional paid leave

LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone

Job summary

IKEA Belfast is seeking Warehouse Assistants to join our Fulfilment team. You will help ensure products are available for customers, with responsibilities including order picking, packing and assisting in self‑service areas.

The role involves heavy lifting and working with forklifts, across multiple contract patterns and weekends. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £13.45, employee benefits, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic retail fulfilment environment.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older and able to perform manual handling.
• Comfortable performing warehouse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work various shift patterns and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manually handle and move stock as required.
• Operate or work near forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Ensure goods are picked, packed and staged for collection or delivery.

Skills

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift trucks

Counterbalance forklift

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.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? We are seeking Warehouse Assistants to join various areas within our Fulfilment team in IKEA Belfast. In IKEA we call these Fulfilment Operations Co‑Workers. As part of our fantastic team you'll help ensure all of our products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes are available to meet our customers, to do this you must be comfortable with extensive manual handling.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be the beginning of October 2026
• This role offers £13.45 per hour.
• Various contract sizes and shift patterns noted below all working 2 out of 3 weekends - you will be asked your preference as part during your application.

Order Picking on 12 or 18 hour contracts working early morning from 6am with 1 evening shift finishing at 8:30pm per week

• Picking and preparing orders for both online and in-store collection or delivery.

Customer Facing on 12 hour contracts covering shifts between 8am and 8:30pm

• Support customers in the self-service area of the warehouse, ensuring stock is organized and available while collaborating with other departments across the store or handing out customers picked order when they come to collect.

Warehouse/Loading on 20 hour contracts working evenings only between 2:30pm-8:30pm

• Loading products onto vans and general warehouse duties, this is a physically demanding role.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 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

• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential, all you will need is the enthusiasm to thrive in an active workplace.
• Ability to prioritise and organise your workload swiftly and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with IT systems to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure you are prepared to initiate tasks on your own initiative and to participate productively in group efforts.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.
• Be comfortable with manual handling.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Manual handling of heavy stock.
• Working with or around heavy machinery, such as, Forklift trucks, counterbalance, pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co‑workers.

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 an assessment centre.

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. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates for the Replenishment Area.

• Medical questionnaire

For any advice or support, email [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!