Warehouse Team Manager

IKEA Edinbrugh are looking for a Warehouse Team Manager to join their Fulfilment Team, in IKEA we call this a Fulfilment Operations Team Leader.

You’ll lead your fulfilment team to keep products moving and customers smiling. You’ll drive efficient workflows, maximise stock availability, and secure full operational readiness — all while coaching a diverse team and maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

• The Start Date of employment: 15th August 2026
• Starting salary of £29,215 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week including evening shifts and every second weekend. Working hours can be between 7am & 9:15pm. We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

• Experience of leadership in a busy warehouse environment with the ability to prioritise and organise your own and others’ workload.
• Results‑driven approach with a clear customer focus and ability to meet agreed budgets and goals with the ability to make quick decisions and take personal initiatives, open to change and highly flexible.
• Leading others, you will have good communication skills that can assist in building relationships with co‑workers and customers.
• Ability to implement structural ways of working within the area of responsibility, with problem‑solving experience and proficient computer literacy.

Please note this role requires manual handling of heavy stock.

• Ensure efficient daily Fulfilment Operations for maximum stock availability and readiness.
• Responsible for coaching, developing and inspiring a motivated team, maintaining a work environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion and well‑being.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment, adhering to IKEA health, safety, and security regulations and Code of Conduct.
• Work with the team to reach business goals, review workloads to ensure daily volume handling and meet seasonal demands, all while keeping costs low.

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.