Warehouse Assistant - Dayshift

IKEA; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

End of year gift

Life assurance 4x pay

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Free car parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season travel ticket loan

Job summary

IKEA Exeter is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join a friendly team. You will pick and prepare large orders for online and in-store collection or delivery, handle stock checks, and assist customers in-store. The role requires an adaptable mindset, initiative, and the ability to work within set timeframes.

You will work ~30 hours per week across 5 days in a 06:00–20:30 shift window, with eligibility for IKEA benefits and discount. Training and support are provided in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Stock checking and stock accuracy.
• Customer service oriented with guest focus.
• Able to use handheld devices/computers to check stock.
• Adaptable mindset to switch tasks.
• Able to work with guidance and meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare large orders for online and in-store collection or delivery.
• Receive stock, pick, check order accuracy and prepare deliveries.
• Meet customers in-store during picking.
• Maintain accurate stock visibility in systems.
• Ensure products are available and tasks are completed promptly.
• Follow health, safety and security rules.
• Support lean, cost-conscious fulfilment operations.
• Handle manual handling using safety protocols and pump trucks.

Skills

Stock checking

Customer service

Initiative

Adaptable

Time management

Job description

IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome Warehouse Assistant's to join our delightful and friendly team.

If you are looking for a role where you get to develop your skills and passion in a warehouse/fulfilment role, and co-create the wonderful everyday with our many in-store guests, we would be happy to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start Date of employment will be 31st October 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 30 hours per week working 5 days over 7 including 3 out of 4 weekends. Working between the hours of 06:00am - 20:30pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 15% IKEA discount on IKEA products, and access to a Discount Portal to help you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• End of year gift, generous annual leave entitlement for you to enjoy holidays, and family friendly policies.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• Free car parking, a cycle-to-work scheme and season travel ticket loan.

...as well as so much more!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You are comfortable using computers and handheld devices to support with the checking of stock and to answer customer questions.
• You consistently look for tasks to be done and use your initiative to complete them in an efficient and effective manner.
• You have an adaptable mindset allowing you to switch between different tasks/areas and work within tight time frames.
• You work with guidance from your manager to accomplish set goals in agreed timeframes using standard ways of working.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will be picking and preparing large volumes of orders for both online & in store collection or delivery, including handing them to the customer.
• Your daily duties will be receiving stock, picking, checking order accuracy, and preparing orders for delivery.
• You will also be required to meet the customer in the store during picking.
• You will work with our internal systems to ensure that customers have accurate and full stock availability at all times.
• Ensure products are always available by accurately and promptly completing tasks in your assigned area of the warehouse.
• Commit to all IKEA health, safety and security rules and requirements within your area and actively help colleagues to prevent any incidents involving co-workers, customers, equipment, building and IKEA products.
• Contribute to optimized daily fulfilment operations by working in a lean, simple, and cost-conscious way, applying, and sharing good examples.
• Manual handling using safety protocols and working with the use of pump trucks.

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

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 a face-to-face interview.

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