Warehouse Sales Assistant - Gateshead

Ikea; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global furniture retailer is seeking a Warehouse Sales Assistant in Gateshead. The role involves providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced warehouse environment, handling stock, and ensuring a clean shopping experience. Candidates with a background in customer service and the ability to manage physical tasks are encouraged to apply. This position offers various benefits, including co-worker discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

15% co-worker discount

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Access to IBenefits Discount Portal

Holiday on Christmas Eve

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is ideal.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in the warehouse with a pallet jack.
• Provide an exceptional shopping experience for customers.
• Ensure areas are clean, well presented, and easy to shop.

Skills

Customer service experience

Manual handling

Basic computer skills

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

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Warehouse Sales Assistant - Gateshead, Gateshead

Client:

Ikea

Location:

Gateshead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Job ID: d78b57acf43d

Date posted: 12/06/2023

At IKEA, it is so much more than a job.

We have a new opportunity for warehouse sales assistants based at our Gateshead store.

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Salary: £12.00

IKEA is a Living Wage Foundation Employer.

18 & 30 hour contracts working 3 out of 4 weekends.

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% co-worker discount and access to IBenefits Discount Portal, helping you save £s on high street retailers.

Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.

X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest-free loans.

Holiday on Christmas Eve.

A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits.

Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day.

Kick up your feet and relax in our co-worker restaurant, with a variety of affordable hot and cold meals and snacks, and free healthy meal options.

Free on-site co-worker parking.

WHO YOU ARE

You will ideally bring with you previous customer service experience, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves as this is a fast-paced role in our Self-Serve Warehouse where you will be working with customers and also moving stock, ensuring a clean and safe environment in the process.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY-TO-DAY

You will work in a physically demanding warehouse role where you will be working safely with a pallet jack, moving products, and manual handling.

You provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.

You support maximising sales by being proud of your areas of responsibility, ensuring the customer meets an area that is clean, well presented and easy to shop.

You will have a combination of administrative work, meeting the customer and preparing for next day's delivery. Comfortable working with computers is an advantage.

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 to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.