Warehouse Assistant - Day shift

IKEA; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Peterborough is looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join their full-time fulfillment team. The role involves handling goods and operating machinery in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Candidates should have strong organisational skills and a teamwork attitude. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, with flexible working arrangements and various benefits including a discount program.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life assurance of 3× your pay

Enhanced statutory pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Flexi holiday plan

Qualifications

• MHE/warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Self-reliance, independence, and teamwork attitude.
• Must be over 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Receiving goods accurately and maintaining stock records.
• Manual handling of heavy stock and operating machinery.
• Following safety protocols.

Skills

MHE/warehouse experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork attitude

Tools

Forklifts

Counterbalance trucks

Pump trucks

Job description

Overview

IKEA Peterborough CDC is looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join our full‑time fulfillment team. The role will work in a fast‑paced warehouse, handling goods, operating machinery and keeping the warehouse organised.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Receiving goods accurately, picking, packing orders and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Manual handling of heavy stock and operating forklifts, counterbalance and pump trucks.
• Ensuring all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment.

What You’ll Need

• MHE/warehouse experience preferred but not essential; motivation and eagerness to learn.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise, and keen attention to detail.
• Self‑reliance, independence and a teamwork attitude.
• Must be over 18 years of age due to health and safety regulations.

What We Offer

• Start date: 19 Nov, 26 Nov or 3 Dec (to be confirmed in interview).
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 + forklift allowance of £1.50.
• 40 hours per week across 5 days; rotational shifts 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00, including weekends.
• Flexible working arrangements discussed during interview.

Benefits

• 15% IKEA discount + discount portal for high‑street retailers.
• Life assurance of 3× your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest‑free loans.
• Flexi holiday plan.
• Family‑friendly childcare and wellbeing support.

We Care for the People

We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, and value diversity of thought, background and culture.

Recruitment Process

• Send CV and cover letter.
• Shortlisted candidates invited to a HireVue interview.
• Successful applicants invited to an assessment centre.

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