Warehouse Assistant - 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.

IKEA Doncaster DC are looking to welcome Warehouse Assistants working Night shift full time to join our hard‑working fulfilment team to secure the launch of our new Customer Distribution Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to build a future‑ready operation that delivers excellent availability, customer‑focused service, and an inspiring workplace for our co‑workers.

• Start Date of employment: 13th July 2026.
• £26,227.50 per annum with an additional forklift allowance of £243.75 per month.
• Additional night‑shift allowance of £365.63 per month.
• 37.5 hours per week, 4 days over 7, with alternate weekend working required. Working set shifts of 20:30 pm – 06:30 am.
• Potential flexibility to match your life and our business needs.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on high‑street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 3 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest‑free loans.
• Access to our free onsite gym.
• Health Shield, claim cashback on dental, optical and wellness treatments.

• Previous warehouse and MHE experience is preferred but not essential; motivation to make things happen where tasks move quickly.
• The ability to stay on top of things—quick to prioritise, organised, and always tuned in to the little details that make a big difference.
• Capability to manage your own workload and stay motivated, ready to contribute both solo and with our team.
• Must be over 18 due to health and safety regulations.
• Medical questionnaire required.

• 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.
• Ensuring all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for our co‑workers.

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.