Driver's Mate

IKEA Sheffield are expanding their home delivery operation and have exciting opportunities for Driver Mate's to join their growing team! As a Driver's Mate, you will shape a new area in the business, supporting the Drivers to ensure the on-time delivery of IKEA goods to customers in the local area whilst delivering a high level of service.

• The Start Date of employment will be: 21st April 2026
• This role offers a salary of £27276.00 per annum, based on competence & prior experience.
• 39 hours per week, this role has a rolling shift pattern of 4 days working and 2 days off, including weekends. Working shifts between the hours of 06:00am - 19:00pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on high‑street retailers
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• Given Day – Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year when it’s important for you
• Linked In Learning & Rosetta Stone subscriptions

• You aim to deliver a quality experience, are prepared to step up and problem solve when things aren’t right.
• You are someone who takes Health & Safety seriously and are comfortable risk assessing your environment.
• You are attentive to details especially when it comes to performing checks on your vehicle.
• You have experience working with GPS, maps and hand‑held scanning devices.

• You will support the Driver to complete vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action.
• You will assist in loading goods into the vehicle in a safe and organised manner ensuring the delivery route matches the goods for maximum efficiency.
• You will deliver goods to customers’ homes and take them into a nominated room, carrying out risk assessments on location to prevent injury and damage to property.
• You will communicate with the customer both in person and over the phone to provide a positive customer service experience.
• We deliver all of our products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes; you will be required to handle a range of furniture items.

• Drug & Alcohol test as part of the onboarding.
• Medical questionnaire
• Criminal History

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