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Gatekeeper Nightshift - Belfast

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  • Belfast, United Kingdom
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Full Time
  • Regular

Job Description

  • Job ID: 346174

  • Date posted: 22/05/2026



    • We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Night Shift Warehouse Co-worker to join our team as a Gatekeeper at our Belfast store on a permanent basis.
    For this role, it is essential that you have a grasp of incoming and unloading processes within a Logistics / Warehouse role.


    WHAT WE OFFER

    • Start date of employment: 27th June 2026
    • Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 with an additional £2.25 per hour nightshift allowance applies for hours worked during the nightshift period (10pm - 6am).
    • 39 hours a weekly, over 5 days in 7, which includes working alternative weekends.
    • The earliest start times would be 22:00pm and the latest finishing times would be 06:30am
    • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview


    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% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save €100’s on High-street retailers.
    • Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
    • Enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift
    ..as well so much more!


    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    We are looking for proactive and energetic individuals, who are not afraid to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. We are on the lookout for someone who has great communication skills, attention to detail and enables a successful shopping experience for our customers by ensuring that our products are in the right place at the right time.

    • Ability to communicate confidently and clearly.
    • Experience working through others, setting priorities, delegating responsibility and giving open and honest feedback.
    • 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.
    • Problem solving and proactive ways of working.
    • Comfortable using IT systems.
    • Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.


    WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY-TO-DAY

    You will work on a tactical and operational level, and get things done, as well as help to establish and maintain relationships built around trust and the IKEA Values. You will work to check trailers operate safely and ensure trailer stands are secured. Logging received damages and recording trailer arrival & departure times. Attention to detail is key for this role.

    A key part of this role is to ensure the accuracy and quality of stock received into the store. So, you will be naturally analytical and able to assess situations and products you handle.

    The Gatekeeper is responsible for ensuring that all our stock that arrives at the store is to the highest standard. Although we don't meet our customers face to face, we play an important part in ensuring our customers can purchase high quality, undamaged products.

    We expect you to take responsibility to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, your co-workers, and our customers.

    We are looking for someone who has good IT skills and a customer service mindset. You will have the ambition to grow within IKEA and to help develop others too.


    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 recognized for our diverse talents.


    RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

    We are an equal opportunities employer.

    Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

    • Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to a face-to-face interview.

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

    We are unable to accept applications made via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.

    For any advice or support, email me at james.fraser1@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!












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