IKEA Reading are looking to welcome customer order pickers to join our hard-working fulfilment team.
As a customer order picker you will be accurately picking customer orders throughout the store and preparing them for delivery or collection
WHAT WE OFFER
• Start Date of employment will be: 4th October 2025 • Competitive hourly rate of £13.25 per hour. • 12 and 24 hour contracts working 3/4 days per week and includes weekends. You will receive every 4th weekend off. Shifts will be scheduled between the hours of 4am and 10pm. • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
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% 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. • Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks • I Benefits – Rewards & discount portal
..as well so much more! Full Benefit List https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential, all you will need is the enthusiasm to thrive in an active workplace. • Ability to prioritise and organise your workload swiftly and with attention to detail. • Experience in utilising technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency. • Ensure you are prepared to initiate tasks on your own initiative and to participate productively in group efforts. • Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Picking customer orders across the store ready for delivery or click and collect. • Manual handling of heavy stock. • Working with or around heavy machinery, such as, Forklift trucks, counterbalance, pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse. • Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
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, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:
• Medical questionnaire
For any advice or support, email Recruiter fiona.currie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
