Early Morning Warehouse Replenishment Operative

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.

Are you a master of Tetris? Do you dream of perfectly organised shelves? Then we need you! IKEA Cardiff are looking to welcome Early Morning Warehouse/Store Replenishment Operatives to join our hard working Fulfilment Operations team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a keen eye for detail, come help us build a better everyday life for the many.

Please note the group interview time is on 10 July in the morning before 10:00 a.m. If invited to interview, we would require you to be able to attend at this time.

Benefits

• Start date of employment will be: Sunday, 26 July 2026.
• £13.45 an hour.
• Night shift allowance of £2.25 between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• 16-18 hour a week contracts, working 3 out of 4 weekends per month.
• This is an early morning role, with shifts between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
• Flexibility to match your life and our business needs can be discussed during the interview.
• Opportunity to gain your forklift licence. The licence attracts an additional £1.50 per hour rate in addition to your basic hourly rate and night shift allowance.

Other rewards

• 15% IKEA discount on IKEA products, and access to a Discount Portal to help save hundreds on high street retailers.
• End of year gift, generous annual leave entitlement, and family friendly policies.
• Life assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• Proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
• Free car parking, a cycle to work scheme and season travel ticket loan.

Full list of benefits:

Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not essential.
• Motivation to make things happen in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload swiftly and with attention to detail.
• Proven experience utilising technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Self reliant, motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• Physical, hands on role: enjoying moving pallets and products around the store to sales locations.
• Over the age of 18.

Day to day duties

• Performing stock replenishment in our warehouse and shop floor - a heavy manual handling role.
• Contribute to highest goods availability through accurate and on time replenishment using the provided systems.
• Work with or around heavy machinery such as forklift trucks and 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 customers and co workers.

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Recruitment process

Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process as soon as possible.

• 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.

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