Order Picker

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

• Locations

  • Manchester (Warrington), United Kingdom

• Employment Types

  • Permanent

• Department

  Logistics & Supply Chain

• Full/Part Times

  • Part Time

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Warrington, WA5 7TY, are looking to welcome Customer Order Pickers and Checkers to join our hard-working fulfilment team. In IKEA we call this a Fulfilment Operations Co-worker.

As a team member in IKEA’s Fulfilment team, you’ll be right in the heart of the action—picking, packing, and prepping orders. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on role where teamwork, energy, and a knack for staying organised turn a busy day into a satisfying one. If you like moving with purpose and making things happen, this could be your perfect fit.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hourly rate of £13.45 per hour
• 24 hours weekly, working 4 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends.
• 16 hours weekly, working 4 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Working hours are between 6am – 10:30pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Some shifts for this role will start at 6am. Please be aware that links to the store by public transport may be infrequent. If you will be using public transport to get to the store we ask you to consider your transport route before you apply.

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 on IKEA products, and access to a Discount Portal to help you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• End of year gift, generous annual leave entitlement for you to enjoy holidays, and family friendly policies.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• Proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
• Free car parking, a cycle-to-work scheme and season travel ticket loan.

...as well as 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 experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to priorities and organise your workload swiftly and with attention to detail.
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• This is a physical, hands-on role, which includes picking and checking customer orders, whilst also working to a deadline.
• Due to Health and Safety Regulations all applicants must be over the age of 18.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will be picking and preparing large volumes of orders for both online & in store collection or delivery.

• You will meet the customer when they come to receive their items and/or serving the customer at the sales desk in the warehouse.

• You will work with our internal systems to ensure that customers have accurate and full stock availability at all times.

• Ensure products are always available by accurately and promptly completing tasks in the warehouse.

• Support an efficient returns process by working with teams across the store to ensure returned products are handled accurately and placed in the right location, making them available for customers as quickly as possible.• Tidy & organizing the stock.

• Commit to all IKEA health, safety and security rules and requirements within your area and actively help colleagues to prevent any incidents involving co-workers, customers, equipment, building and IKEA products.

• Working with or around heavy machinery, such as, Forklift trucks, counterbalance, pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.

• Your priority is the customer experience, focusing on enhancing sales and ensuring stock availability while maintaining an organised, tidy shopping environment and preparing for the next day's deliveries.

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 an assessment center interview. This will be held on the 17th of September.

We understand not everyone will be successful, 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 me at [email protected] and I will be happy to help!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!