Warehouse Coordinator - Nightshift

Ikea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

39 hours/week

Night shift hours 1:00–11:30

Salary £33,500 p.a.

Job summary

IKEA UK is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for the night shift in Greater London. You will supervise the team, assign duties, and ensure safe handling, accurate stock records, and order picking for customers at Click & Collect.

This role requires heavy lifting, forklift operations, strict health and safety compliance, and strong customer service. Start date 17 October 2026 with a 39-hour week and night hours 1:00–11:30. Night shift allowance applies.

Qualifications

• Experience with pallet handling and stock accuracy.
• Ability to operate safe forklift and manual handling in a warehouse environment.
• Adherence to health and safety rules is essential.
• Strong customer service to support Click & Collect operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in night shift operations and supervise team responsibilities.
• Ensure accurate stock levels and records for warehouse inventory.
• Oversee picking and packing of customer orders.
• Enforce safety protocols and a secure work environment.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Team leadership

Tools

Forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

• Effectively perform the role in the assigned area of responsibility, which includes, manual handling of heavy stock, receiving goods with accuracy, picking and packing orders for customers and keeping accurate records of stock levels.
• 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.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service when dealing with customers at Click & Collect areas, alongside your core responsibilities.
• Supervise the daily operations and assign areas of responsibility for the team, identifying and acting on improvement potentials and ensuring that daily routines are followed.

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

Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates.

This role requires:

• Medical questionnaire
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

Why you will love us From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers. At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together. Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many people" inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

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.

• You will lead and support our team during the night shift operation. You'll ensure smooth workflows, maintain safety standards, and help drive productivity across the shift. If you're a strong communicator with experience in warehouse environments and a hands-on leadership style, we'd love to hear from you.
• Previous experience coordinating a team in a warehouse environment, with the motivation to manage tasks confidently in a demanding environment.
• Ability to prioritise and organise yours and others workloads swiftly and with attention to detail.
• Experience in utilising technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

• The Start Date of employment will be: 17th October 2026.
• Starting salary off £33,500 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week including nightshift from 1AM to 11:30AM and alternate weekends.
• Nightshift Allowance of £2.25 per hour is paid between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00, and therefore will be applicable to a portion of the shift pattern.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.