Warehouse Assistant - Dayshift

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Discount Portal

End of year gift

Annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Interest free loans

Free car parking

Cycle-to-work

Season travel ticket loan

Job summary

IKEA Exeter is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join our friendly team in Exeter. You will pick and prepare orders for online and in-store collection or delivery, and work with stock checks across our warehouse.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a 30-hour week with variety across 6 days and weekend coverage. Join us to develop your skills within a supportive in-store environment.

Qualifications

• You are comfortable using computers and handheld devices to support stock checking and answer customer questions.
• You take initiative to complete tasks efficiently.
• You have an adaptable mindset to switch between tasks and work within tight timeframes.
• You work with guidance from your manager to achieve goals within agreed timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare large volumes of orders for online and in-store collection or delivery, handing them to the customer.
• Receive stock, pick, check order accuracy, and prepare orders for delivery.
• Meet customers in-store during picking.
• Use internal systems to ensure accurate stock availability at all times.
• Ensure products are always available by completing tasks in your area promptly.
• Follow IKEA health, safety and security rules and help colleagues prevent incidents.
• Contribute to optimized daily fulfilment operations in a lean, cost-conscious way.
• Perform manual handling using safety protocols and 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.

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

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 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.

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.

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