Forklift Driver – Early Mornings

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.

Compensation and Working Hours

• Planned start date is: 8th of August
• Base hourly rate of £14.15 per hour.
• An additional £1.50 an hour (Forklift Allowance)
• An additional £2.25 an hour (Nightshift Allowance) when working between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
• This role is 30 hours a week, working 5 days over 7 your shifts will be from 4.00am – 10.00am you will receive every 4th weekend off.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous forklift experience is preferred for this role. 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 collaboratively within a team.

Daily Responsibilities

• 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.
• Using your forklift safely to pick palettes and move them from our loading bay to our warehouse.

Benefits

• 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!
• For a full list of benefits, visit 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

Equality and Diversity

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.

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