Job Details
| Pay | £26,000 a year |
| Location | Exeter, United Kingdom |
| Job Category | Logistics & Supply Chain |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Shift and Schedule | Weekend availability, Night shift |
| Job ID | 212365 |
| Date posted | 09/10/2023 |
Join IKEA and Experience More Than Just a Job!
We are excited to invite a Night Warehouse Team Leader to become a part of the Logistics team at Exeter IKEA. This role is ideal for individuals with prior team leadership experience or a clear enthusiasm for everything related to Logistics.
Our Offerings
- Your initial annual compensation for this position will be £26,000, contingent on your experience.
- Additionally, an extra nightshift supplement of £2.25 per hour will be granted for hours worked between 22:00 pm and 06:30 am.
- This employment agreement entails a 39-hour workweek, distributed across 5 out of 7 days, including alternating weekends.
- Standard working hours will typically span from 22:00 pm at night to 10:00 am in the morning.
Reap the Rewards of Working with Us
Our team members bring their unique skills and ideas to work each day, and we provide a range of benefits that cater to their and their families’ everyday requirements.
- Access to affordable breakfast. Lunch, and dinner options, including complimentary healthy meals, along with snacks and desserts in our staff dining area.
- Enjoy a 15% staff discount on all IKEA products and gain access to our Discounts Portal to save hundreds of pounds with high street retailers.
- Benefit from free on-site co-worker parking at our IKEA store.
- We equip you with our stylish IKEA uniform and all the necessary tools to excel in your role.
- Celebrate the holidays with time off on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, along with an end-of-year gift.
- We offer a wide range of family-friendly policies and perks, including generous annual leave.
- Our commitment to your growth at IKEA begins from day one.
- Access a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and a Wellbeing Portal.
- We provide Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest-free loans.
Qualifications and Skills Needed
- Confident Leadership: We seek an individual who can confidently lead a team with a courteous and friendly approach.
- Passion for Motivation: The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for motivating team members to achieve common goals and be willing to go the extra mile.
- Effective Communication: Strong communication skills are essential for building relationships and networks across different functions within the store.
- Prioritization and Decision-Making: The candidate should excel in prioritizing tasks, making sound decisions, and effectively following up on progress.
- Embracing IKEA Values: We are looking for someone who fully embraces the IKEA Concept, embodies IKEA Brand Identity, and lives by the IKEA Culture & Values.
- Opportunity for Growth: This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with logistics experience to transition into a leadership role or for those with prior leadership experience to further their understanding of our dynamic Logistics function.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategizing, coordinating, and overseeing the movement of products within your designated store area. Spanning from the point of sale to the customer.
- Actively striving to enhance productivity by implementing effective resource management, which encompasses handling staff absence, personnel scheduling, flexible work arrangements, and optimizing the flow of goods.
- Collaborating with your manager to assess the logistics capacity necessities within your area of accountability and partaking in the formulation of a business strategy and plans for goods flow.
- Enabling the growth and development of your team of colleagues by entrusting them with responsibilities that align with their individual capabilities and experiences.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment
- We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures to bring innovative ideas to fruition.
- At our organization, we wholeheartedly invite individuals from various walks of life to be part of our team.
- We appreciate and celebrate the uniqueness that each candidate brings to our workforce.
- We acknowledge and honor the diverse talents that candidates with different backgrounds possess.
Recruitment Process Details
Should you have any specific needs or requirements during the interview process, kindly inform us promptly.
Initial stage: Please include your up-to-date CV with your application to help us gain a better understanding of you.
Next stage: If your initial application is successful. You will receive an invitation to interview with one of our hiring managers.
Final stage: The last step involves an informal interview, often referred to as the ‘Grandparent’ interview, with the manager’s manager. This aims to provide insights into your potential career at IKEA.
