Forklift Driver

IKEA Reading are looking to welcome full-time Forklift Drivers to join our fantastic Fulfilment Operations team.

In this role, you’ll be essential in ensuring we have the right stock available in the right place in our warehouse. With attention to detail, you will safely operate a forklift to move products into our warehouse ready for customers and co-workers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Planned start date is 13th February 2026
• Base hourly rate of £14.15 per hour. An additional £1.50 an hour (Forklift Allowance) and an additional £2.25 an hour (Nightshift Allowance) when working between 10pm and 6am.
• This role is 39 hours a week, with shifts from 11pm to 7:30am. You will receive every 2nd weekend off.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest‑free loans.
• End‑of‑year gift, family‑friendly policies and benefits.
• …as well as so much more!

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Previous forklift experience is preferred. Full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is experienced in safely operating a forklift in a busy warehouse.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise workload efficiently, with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in using technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Efficient and motivated, capable of managing tasks with professionalism as well as collaborating within a team.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You ensure products are available to customers by ensuring tasks in your area are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Operate a forklift and work around other heavy machinery, such as other forklift trucks, counterbalance and pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a secure environment for both customers and co‑workers.
• Use your forklift safely to pick palettes and move them from our loading bay to our warehouse.

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 be valued in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

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