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Warehouse Assistant - Nightshift

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  • West Midlands, United Kingdom
  • Logistics & Supply Chain

Job Description

  • Job ID: 360631

  • Date posted: 13/08/2026



    • IKEA Birmingham are looking to welcome Warehouse Assistants part-time to join our hardworking fulfilment team.

    Love working in a fast-paced environment, being active throughout your shift, and making sure products are in the right place at the right time? Join IKEA Birmingham!

    This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a busy warehouse operation that supports excellent product availability and delivers a seamless experience for our customers.


    WHAT WE OFFER

    • Start Date of employment : 12th of September 2026.
    • Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 with an additional forklift allowance of £1.50 an hour.
    • Additional nightshift allowance of £2.25 an hour between the hours of 22:00pm - 06:00am.
    • 30 hours per week working 5 days over 7 with weekend working required. Working between the hours of 22:00pm – 07:00am.
    • 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.
    • Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you
    • Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks​

    ...as well so much more!

    Click below for a full list of our benefits: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310


    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • Previous warehouse and MHE experience is preferred but not essential, all you will need is the motivation to make things happen where tasks move quickly.
    • The ability of staying on top of things—quick to prioritise, organised, and always tuned in to the little details that make a big difference.
    • Be able to manage your own workload and stay motivated, ready to contribute both solo and with our team.
    • Due to health and safety regulations all applicants must be over the age of 18.


    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    • Receiving goods with accuracy, picking and packing orders, unloading and loading of trailers and keeping accurate records of stock levels.
    • Manual Handling of heavy stock. Training will be provided.
    • 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 our co-workers.


    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 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 W/C 24th August.


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

    Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:

    • Medical questionnaire

    For any advice or support, email euan.mcgregor@Ingka.ikea.com 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’ve wonder 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!








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