Warehouse Team Manager

Ingka External; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Peterborough is seeking a Warehouse Team Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role focuses on leading the Fulfilment Operations team, ensuring goods availability while maintaining high operational standards. The candidate should have a degree in Logistics or related fields, with proven leadership experience. This position also emphasizes the importance of a customer-centric approach and the ability to develop team talents. The starting salary is £32,500 per annum with a flexible working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in leading teams.
• Proven track record of successful leadership.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fulfilment Operations Co-workers to secure goods availability.
• Identify, recruit, and develop talents within the team.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Leading people

Customer focus

Problem-solving

Good computer skills

Education

University degree in Economics, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management

Job description

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Job Details

• Job ID: 325963
• Date posted: 13/01/2026

IKEA Peterborough CDC are looking to welcome a Warehouse Team Manager to join their unit leadership team on a 12 month fixed term contract to secure the needs of the business. In IKEA we call this a Fulfilment Operations Team Leader.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start Date of employment will be week commencing 15th February.
• Starting salary of £32,500 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 40 Hours working 5 days per week include 2 weekends per month.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• University degree (Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management) or relevant experience and proven performance in retail and/or logistics role.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in leading people with proven record of successful leadership delivering both business result and people development.
• Proven experience in working through others, set priorities, delegate responsibility, and give open and honest feedback.
• Business-minded approach with a clear customer focus and ability to meet agreed budgets and goals.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to implement structural way of working within the area of responsibility.
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English.
• Problem-solving experience.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Lead the Fulfilment Operations Co-workers in the assigned area of responsibility to secure the highest goods availability, operational readiness always at the lowest possible cost.
• Take direct lead with identifying, recruiting, retaining, and developing the many talents in the Fulfilment Operations team, to secure a diverse, high performing team that can execute its assigned responsibilities with confidence and secure the future succession.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment throughout the unit and secure that the Fulfilment Operations Co-workers work in compliance with IKEA Code of Conduct, internal IKEA regulations and local legislation related to health, safety, security, and the environment.
• Secure effective, qualitative, and efficient daily Fulfilment Operations within the assigned area of responsibility by contributing to goal achievement, people, shift and equipment planning, create co-worker's quality awareness to prevent and reduce damages, drive the implementation of local business plans/projects, and analyse existing workload to secure daily volume handling and meet seasonal needs.
• Support the implementation of the Customer Fulfilment Sustainability agenda in the assigned unit operations environment.

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.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

• Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
• Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.
• Candidates who are successful at interview will be progressed to grandparent interview.

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

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

We’re the team behind the scenes that make the IKEA products available to the many people. As a diverse mix of co-workers we use our supply process expertise to balance range and space capacity with forecasting and ordering to provide customers with high availability while minimizing costs. If you’re wondering who’s responsible for finding effective and efficient ways of picking up the products for our customers, that’s us. We’re passionate about working together to improve the customer experience at IKEA!