Overview
IKEA Food Storeperson – Birstall, Batley
“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.”
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Department: Restaurant
Number of Positions: 1
Are you someone who enjoys keeping things perfectly chilled and organized? Join the IKEA Food team where you’ll manage the flow of our deliveries, taking care of tasty consignments and ensuring everything is tip-top and in its right, often cold, place! Using pallet trucks and safe manual handling with heavy goods, your commitment to order and safety will keep our customers and co-workers happy.WHAT WE OFFER• Start Date for this role will be 13th June 2026.• Hourly rate of £13.45.• Part time – 30 hours per week working 5 days out of 7, shifts will start at 6am.WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDSOur 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• Enjoy working in an environment that is varied where you will need to switch tasks and manage a number of priorities.• You work well as part of a team, understanding how your individual contribution enhances overall team performance.• You approach tasks in a thorough and organized way that allows you to maintain focus even during busy periods.• All applicants are required to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with health and safety regulations.WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY• You will work across the Swedish Food Market & Bistro serving food, taking payments, cleaning the Bistro and preparing food.• Receiving deliveries and replenishing all food storage areas, ensuring they are clean, tidy and stock is rotated by date.• You follow safety protocols and regulations securing a safe environment for both our customers and co-workers.• Movement of stock to and from location with the use of a powered pallet truck, medical check and training will be provided.• Working in cold environments such as outside and freezers.• Manual handing of heavy stock to various storage locations.• You assist other members of your team whenever you can contributing to a collaborative work environment.WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLEIt 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 INFORMATIONLet 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.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.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:• Medical questionnaireFor any advice or support, email emma.jones4@ingka.ikea.com who will be ready to help!
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
