Van Loader

We're looking for a 'Van Loader' to join our Customer Fulfilment team. You will be crucial to our Last Mile Delivery operation, ensuring our customers receive their orders.

In this role you will be responsible for loading heavy, flat‑packed IKEA items onto delivery vans. You will move between the warehouse and parked vans outdoors in all weather conditions – rain, snow, or shine. Working either alone or in pairs, you will load vans for your shift, so the ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines is essential. Your effort directly ensures our customers receive their beloved IKEA products on time.

Due to Health & Safety restrictions for the working pattern of this role all applicants must be over the age of 18.

Start Date:

27th June 2026.

Working hours:

6am to 9pm. Full‑time: 39 hours per week (5 days out of 7 and alternative weekends). Part‑time: 20 hours per week (5 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends).

• Manually handle heavy stock, receive goods, pick, pack orders and keep accurate records of stock movements.
• Break down deliveries into customer orders to be loaded onto vans for last‑mile delivery.
• Drive the IKEA van to designated areas on IKEA premises.
• Operate or work alongside heavy machinery such as forklift trucks, counterbalance trucks, and pump trucks to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
• Maintain clear areas by following good housekeeping practices, safety protocols and regulations to ensure a secure environment.
• Manually handle all product ranges, from LACK coffee tables to flat‑packed PAX wardrobes.

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload swiftly with attention to detail.
• Experience utilizing technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Prepared to act on own initiative and participate in group efforts.

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal to save on high‑street retailers.
• Life assurance of four times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest‑free loans.
• Additional paid leave (Given Day) that can be taken at any point during the year.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.

We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us as valued members of the team.