Warehouse Operative – Nightshift

Job Description

Job title: Warehouse Operative – Nightshift

Company: IKEA

Job description: Warehouse Operative – 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.”

Location

Glasgow

Employment type

Permanent

Department

Logistics & Supply Chain

Deadline

2024-01-16

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Candidate profile (text) – Default language At IKEA, it is so much more than a job!

We are looking to grow our Logistics family; we are at the heart of the store’s operation and our customers’ shopping experience.

We are currently recruiting for the Goods Flow Inbound department. Various contracts both full time and part time.

Goods Flow Inbound is where the magic starts. We receive, store, handle and replenish every product sold at IKEA Glasgow. Our team consists of forklift drivers and porters to ensure that we deliver the highest availability in a safe environment.

Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 18.

Expected Starting Date: February 2024.

Interviews will take place from the 15th of January.

WHAT WE OFFER

• £11.45 hourly rate.
• Full time: 30-39 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 days & 1 in, 1 off weekends
• Part time: 16-24 hours per week, working 4 or 5 days out of 7 days & 3 out of 4 weekends
• Operational hours: 10pm – 10am, shift times are various within this window.
• Night shift allowance of £2.25 per hour, given between 10pm and 6am.
• Forklift driver allowance of £1.50 per hour.
• Living Wage Foundation Employer

Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews

We offer permanent contracts, advanced scheduling & regular weekend off

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% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on Highstreet retailers
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• Holiday on Christmas Day
• Family Friendly policies & benefits
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day
• Free parking and you can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

You care about making a positive impact in the world. 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 excellent 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.

Togetherness is one of the core values in the IKEA culture, we expect our candidates to be natural team players and problem solvers, this is especially true for our logistics department which is one of the most crucial parts to our stores!

We are looking for someone who has good IT skills & a customer service mindset. You should have a passion for home furnishing, ambition to grow within IKEA and to help develop others too.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As part of the logistics team in a store, you will play a key part in ensuring a smooth customer shopping experience.

To take responsibility as part of the goods flow team for the completion of the replenishment process in the most efficient, commercial and safe way possible before the store opens. In addition, secure the goods flow operations necessary for preparing/picking orders for customers.

To develop and use knowledge and experience of IKEA operations, including the IKEA tools and expertise of colleagues in the goods flow team to achieve the agreed goods availability for customers at the lowest possible costs.

• You will be responsible for contributing to the highest goods availability for customers by the correct and on-time execution of the store goods flow tasks.
• You will work with our internal systems to ensure that customers have accurate and full stock availability at all times.
• You will ensure a safe working environment for yourself, your co-workers, and our customers.
• Contribute to the agreed goals of the action plan in the daily work.
• Perform effectively the store goods flow operation and administrative tasks that support an efficient goods flow process.
• Work according to inventory and administrative guidelines to maintain the data integrity of the inventory in order to maximise product availability for customers.
• Commit to all IKEA health, safety and security rules and requirements, and actively help colleagues to prevent any incidents involving co-workers, customers, equipment and building.
• Contribute to optimised goods flow operations in the store by working in a lean, simple and cost-conscious way using and sharing good examples.
• Be available to support colleagues in the department and other areas of the store when required

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 recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.

Second step, if successful you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

For any advice or support, email me at beth.houston@ingka.ikea.com 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!

Expected salary:

Location: Glasgow

Job date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:09:17 GMT

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