Drivers Mate / Porter - Belfast

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We are expanding our home delivery operation in IKEA Belfast and have exciting opportunities to join our growing team as Driver's Mates! As a Driver's Mate, you will shape a new area in our business, supporting the Drivers to ensure the on-time delivery of IKEA goods to customers in the local area whilst delivering a high level of service.

Due to health & safety you must be 18 years of age or older.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 27th June 2026

• Hourly rate of £13.45.

• Full Time: 39 hours per week working 4 days out of 7.

• Working hours are between 7am to 9pm

• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS  

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.  

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.  

• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.   

• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.  

• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit and hot/cold drinks.  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You aim to deliver a quality experience, are prepared to step up and problem solve when things aren’t right. 

• You are someone who takes Health & Safety seriously and are comfortable risk assessing your environment. 

• You are attentive to details especially when it comes to performing checks on your vehicle.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will support the Driver to complete vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action. 

• Contacting customers with upcoming delivery schedules.

• You will assist in loading goods into the vehicle in a safe and organised manner ensuring the delivery route matches the goods for maximum efficiency. 

• You will deliver goods to customer’s homes and take them into a nominated room, carrying out risk assessments on location to prevent injury and damage to property. 

• You will communicate with the customer both in person and over the phone to provide a positive customer service experience.

• We deliver all of our products ranging from LACK Coffee Tables to PAX Wardrobes you will be required to handle a range of furniture items.

• In this role you will do up to 3 delivery runs per day, you will be responsible for the loading and unloading of the van for each of these.

The load capacity of the van is 1.4 tonnes.

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 as valued members of the team.

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

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

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