Warehouse Operations Team Leader - Day-shift

Ikea; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known home furnishings retailer in Cardiff is looking for a Warehouse Operations Team Leader for the day-shift. This role involves leading the In-store Fulfilment Operations Team by ensuring excellence in daily operations, assigning duties, and coaching team members. Ideal candidates will have retail or logistics experience and at least 2 years of leadership experience. Benefits include a competitive salary and various employee perks such as discounts, development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement increases with service

Subsidised meals

15% co-worker discount

Employee assistance programs

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Holiday on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Family-friendly policies

Development opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in retail and/or logistics.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience with proven success.
• Business-minded with customer focus and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fulfilment Operations team to ensure goods availability.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talents for diversity and high performance.
• Implement sustainability initiatives within the unit.

Skills

Retail and/or logistics experience

Leadership experience (2+ years)

Ability to delegate and provide feedback

Strong customer focus

Good computer skills

Clear communication in English

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Warehouse Operations Team Leader - Day-shift, Cardiff

Client:

Ikea

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

06c089b58e7d

Job Views:

7

Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

Job Description:

Job ID: 06c089b58e7d

Date posted: 14/06/2023

We are looking to welcome a Warehouse Operations Team Leader, day-shift, to lead our In-store Fulfilment Operations Team in Cardiff.

Your remit will be to ensure excellence in daily fulfilment unit operations by assigning duties to co-workers, communicating objectives, and coaching the team.

Expected Starting Date: July 2023

WHAT WE OFFER

This role offers a starting salary of £26,000 per annum, based on competence & experience.

39 hours weekly, working 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends.

Working hours are between 8am - 9pm.

IKEA is a Living Wage Foundation Employer.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

We offer benefits such as holiday entitlement that increases with service, subsidised meals, a 15% co-worker discount, access to discounts on high street retailers, employee assistance programs, life assurance, pension contributions, interest-free loans, holiday on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, family-friendly policies, development opportunities, and free parking.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Relevant experience in retail and/or logistics
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience with proven success
• Ability to work through others, set priorities, delegate, and give feedback
• Business-minded with customer focus and budget management skills
• Good computer skills
• Clear communication in English
• Problem-solving experience

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Lead the Fulfilment Operations team to ensure goods availability, operational readiness, and cost efficiency
• Recruit, develop, and retain talents in the team for diversity and high performance
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant working environment
• Ensure effective daily operations, contribute to goal achievement, and support local business plans
• Implement sustainability initiatives within the unit

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

We value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued for their unique talents.