Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse Assistant (Nightshift) – IKEA, Edinburgh

IKEA is recruiting a part-time Warehouse Assistant (Nightshift) to join its Production and Supply Chain team in Edinburgh, Scotland. The successful candidate will support warehouse operations, including receiving stock, replenishing goods, picking and packing customer orders, and maintaining accurate stock records.

Job Overview

• Employer: IKEA
• Job Title: Warehouse Assistant (Nightshift)
• Job Reference: 376468
• Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
• Salary: £13.45 per hour
• Nightshift Allowance: Additional £2.25 per hour for hours worked between 10pm and 6am
• Contract Type: Part-time
• Working Hours: 30 hours per week
• Working Pattern: 5 shifts per week, 4am–10am, including alternate weekends
• Start Date: December 2026
• Date Posted: 6 November 2026
• Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants requiring sponsorship should confirm eligibility directly with IKEA.

About the Role

IKEA is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual with an interest in logistics to join its warehouse team.

You will play an important role in ensuring the efficient running of warehouse operations while helping to maintain accurate stock levels and deliver a smooth shopping experience for customers.

The position involves physical warehouse duties, including manual handling of products of different sizes and weights.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, organise and replenish warehouse stock accurately.
• Pick and pack customer orders efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels.
• Handle heavy products and move goods safely around the warehouse.
• Operate or work around equipment such as forklift trucks, counterbalance trucks and pump trucks.
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants should:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have the ability to organise and prioritise workloads efficiently.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Have experience using technical equipment to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Be able to work independently and contribute effectively to a team.
• Be comfortable with physical work and manual handling of heavy products.

Salary and Employee Benefits

IKEA offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Hourly pay of £13.45.
• Additional nightshift allowance of £2.25 per hour for eligible hours worked between 10pm and 6am.
• 15% IKEA discount portal for savings at high-street retailers.
• Life assurance equivalent to four times your pay.
• Enhanced statutory pension contributions.
• Interest-free loans.
• Additional employee benefits.

Working Location

The IKEA store is located outside Edinburgh city centre. Public transport connections may be infrequent, so applicants who intend to commute by public transport should check their travel arrangements before applying.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should apply online through IKEA’s official recruitment website.

Applicants are required to submit:

• An updated CV.
• A cover letter.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

Successful applicants will also be required to complete mandatory background checks, including a medical questionnaire. Final employment offers are subject to satisfactory checks.

Candidates who require adjustments during the interview process should inform IKEA as early as possible.

Recruitment Contact: gemma.hewitt@ingka.ikea.com

How to Apply

To apply for this Warehouse Assistant position, visit IKEA’s official careers website and complete the online application.

Job Reference: 376468