We are expanding our home delivery operation and have exciting opportunities to join our growing team as Delivery Drivers! As a Delivery Driver, you will shape a new area in our business, ensuring the on-time delivery of IKEA goods to customers in the local area whilst delivering a high level of service.
WHAT WE OFFER
• The Start Date of employment will be: 13th June 2026 • Full Time: 39 hours per week working 5 days out of 7. • This role offer a salary starting from £28,500 per annum, based on skills & experience.
WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high street retailers. • X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans
....as well so much more! Full list of benefits at https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• You must have held a Full UK Drivers License for a minimum of 24 months. • You aim to deliver the best possible experience, are prepared to step up and problem solve when things aren’t right. • You are someone who takes Health & Safety seriously and are comfortable risk assessing your environment. • You are attentive to details especially when it comes to performing checks on your vehicle. • You are a practiced and capable driver, experienced in working with GPS and maps. • You are someone who offers support and will step in to assist your team when necessary to secure tasks in connection to your role.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• You will be responsible for completing vehicle safety checks and taking appropriate action. • You will load goods into the vehicle in a safe and organised manner ensuring to ensure that you are set up to meet allocated timings for each delivery. • You will deliver goods to customer’s homes and take them into a nominated room, carrying out risk assessments on location to prevent injury and damage to property. • We deliver all of our products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes you will be required to handle a range of furniture items using safe manual handling practices, employing both one and two person lifting. • Deliver up to 3 runs per day, you will be responsible for the loading and unloading of the van for each of these. The load capacity of the van is 1.4 tonnes. • Efficiently manage the collection and processing of returned products, ensuring compliance with IKEA's returns policy.
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 as valued members of the team.
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 a cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks are required for all candidates who receive an offer of employment. This role requires:
• Drug & Alcohol test as part of the onboarding. • Medical questionnaire • Criminal History
We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
We are unable to accept applications via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.
For any advice or support, email emma.jones4@ingka.ikea.com and who will be ready to help!
