Warehouse Operations Team Leader - Day-shift

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

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Warehouse Operations Team Leader for their Cardiff location. This position involves overseeing a team to ensure operational excellence and requires proven leadership experience in retail or logistics. The role offers a starting salary of £26,000 per annum alongside various benefits, including a comprehensive support system for employees.

Benefits

Excellent holiday entitlement

Subsidised co-worker meals

15% co-worker discount

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance and pension contributions

Family Friendly policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years leadership experience with successful team management.
• Relevant retail/logistics experience with proven performance.
• Confident English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fulfilment team to ensure high goods availability and cost efficiency.
• Identify, recruit, develop, and retain talent for a diverse team.
• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

Skills

Customer focus

Leadership

Problem-solving

Budget management

Computer skills

Job description

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Warehouse Operations Team Leader - Day-shift, Cardiff

Client:

Ikea

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

06c089b58e7d

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Job ID: 06c089b58e7d

Date posted: 14/06/2025

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

Your role will involve ensuring operational excellence in daily fulfilment unit activities by assigning duties to team members, communicating objectives, and coaching staff for development.

Expected Starting Date: July

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

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day. We offer various benefits to support their and their families' needs:

• Excellent holiday entitlement that increases with service
• Subsidised co-worker meals on shifts
• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• Life Assurance, pension contributions & interest-free loans
• Holiday on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
• Family Friendly policies & benefits
• Commitment to your development from day one
• Free parking

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Relevant retail/logistics experience with proven performance
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience with successful team management
• Ability to work through others, set priorities, delegate, and give honest feedback
• Business-minded with a customer focus and budget management skills
• Good computer skills and ability to implement structured work processes
• Confident English communication skills
• Problem-solving experience

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Lead fulfilment team to ensure high goods availability, operational readiness, and cost efficiency
• Identify, recruit, develop, and retain talent to ensure a diverse, high-performing team
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant working environment
• Ensure effective daily operations, contribute to goal achievement, and analyze workload to meet seasonal demands
• Support 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’s talents are recognized and appreciated.