Warehouse Assistant

IKEA; Southampton; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life Assurance 4x pay

Pension contributions

Interest free loans

Additional paid leave

LinkedIn Learning

Rosetta Stone subscriptions

Job summary

IKEA Southampton is seeking dynamic Warehouse Assistants to join our Fulfilment team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring products—from LACK coffee tables to PAX wardrobes—are available for customers, performing manual handling and supporting efficient order processing.

The role offers part-time contracts from 12 to 24 hours per week, with weekend patterns. Pay is £13.45 per hour, and staff enjoy benefits such as generous discounts, life assurance, pension contributions, and access to learning

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual handling in a busy warehouse.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with IT systems to improve efficiency.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Must be 18+ and able to follow health and safety guidelines.
• Comfortable handling heavy items and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of heavy stock.
• Operate around heavy machinery (e.g., forklift trucks) safely.
• Follow safety protocols to maintain a secure warehouse environment.

Skills

Manual handling

Prioritise workload

IT systems

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Job description

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? We are seeking Warehouse Assistants to join various areas within our Fulfilment team in IKEA Southampton.

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 25th October 2026
• This role offers £13.45 per hour.
• Various contract sizes and shift patterns from 12 - 24 hours per week, all working 3 out of 4 weekends - you will be asked your preference as part during your application.

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

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.

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

• Medical questionnaire

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

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.

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

• Medical questionnaire