Warehouse Assistant - Dayshift & Nightshift

"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

  • Doncaster, United Kingdom
  • Doncaster, United Kingdom

• Employment Types

  • Permanent co-worker

• Department

  Logistics & Supply Chain

• Full/Part Times

  • Full Time

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Doncaster DC are looking for enthusiastic Warehouse Assistants to join our hardworking fulfilment team on a full-time basis. You'll be part of a collaborative and fast-moving environment where teamwork, efficiency, and customer focus are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're an early riser or prefer working through the night, we have both day shift and night shift contracts available to suit your preferred working pattern.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Choose from day or night shift contracts.
• Start Date of employment will be: 21st & 28th of September 2026.

Dayshift

• £26,227.50 per annum equivalent to £13.45 per hour with an additional forklift allowance of £243,75 per month,
• 37.5 hours per week working 5 days over 7 including alternate weekends. Working rotational shifts of 06:00am - 14:00pm and 14:00pm - 22:00pm.

Nightshift

• £26,227.50 per annum equivalent to £13.45 per hour with an additional forklift allowance of £243.75 per month, including additional nightshift allowance of £365.63 per month.
• 37.5 hours per week working 5 Nights over 7 including alternate weekends. Working set shifts of 22:00pm – 06:00am.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS:

Every day, our colleagues contribute original ideas, and we offer a suite of benefits designed to meet the everyday needs of them and their families.

• Proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
• 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 access to our free onsite gym, helping you stay energised and at your best every day.
• Health Shield, claim cashback on dental, optical and wellness treatments to support your health and wellbeing.

...as well so much more!

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 and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an assessment centre 1st & 2nd September 2026.

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 [email protected] and I will be happy to help!

Team vision (text) 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!

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!