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Warehouse Operative - Nightshift

🏢 IKEA · 📍 Reading, England · 🕒 Oct 14, 2026 · Ref: OP-VERIF-64F2650F
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£11 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo
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Position Overview & Specifications

Here at IKEA reading e are looking to welcome warehouse operatives to our fantastic & ever-growing logistics team.

WHAT WE OFFER
Hourly rate is £11.45
£1.50 FLT allowance per hour (once trained)
£2.25 Night Shift Allowance - between the hours of 10pm and 6am

SHIFTS
We have 2 shift patterns available: working 39hrs per week 5 days over 7 with every 2nd weekend off.

10.30pm till 7am
2am till 10:30am

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

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates and will include medical history.

Expected start date: 4th of June 2023

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 Eve & 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

Warehouse experience is required for this role. Forklift license or previous forklift experience is desired however not essential as full training will be provided. All licenses are done in house regardless of previous experience.
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 great 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!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As part of the logistics team in a store, you will be working in our goods receiving department. Your daily duties will be receiving stock, picking and checking order accuracy. We expect you to take responsibility to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, your co-workers, and our customers.

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.

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 us @ fiona.currie@ingka.ikea.com and we’ll be happy to help!
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