Warehouse Team Leader - IKEA Croydon Store

Warehouse Team Leader - Croydon

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Employment Type: Full Time, RegularDepartment: Fulfilment OperationsNumber of Positions: 1IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome a Night Shift Warehouse Team Leader. In IKEA, we call this a Fulfilment Operations Team Leader to our leadership team.Step into a pivotal role at the heart of our operations. We're looking for a Fulfilment Operations Team Leader ready to shape the next chapter of our journey. This is a unique opportunity to influence the fulfilment function —bringing fresh energy, smart thinking, and a collaborative spirit to a team that's building momentum. If you're passionate about driving performance, inspiring people, and making a tangible impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.WHAT WE OFFER • The Start Date of employment will be the 10th January 2026.• Starting salary of £32,780 per annum, based on competence and experience. • 39 Hours working 5 days per week including alternate weekends per month.• Shift patterns will range from 1am and will finish by 10am, therefore this is a night shift role.• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE• Experience of leadership in a busy warehouse environment with the ability to prioritize and organise your own and others' workload.• Results-driven approach with a clear customer focus and ability to meet agreed budgets and goals with the ability to make quick decisions and take personal initiatives, open to change and highly flexible. • Leading others, you will have good communication skills that can assist in building relationships with co-workers and customers. • Ability to implement structural ways of working within the area of responsibility, with problem-solving experience and proficient computer literacy.• Eager to contribute a fresh outlook and a can-do mindset to the team.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY• Ensure efficient daily Fulfilment Operations for maximum stock availability and readiness.• Responsible for coaching, developing and inspiring a motivated team, maintaining a work environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion and well-being.• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment, adhering to IKEA health, safety, and security regulations and Code of Conduct.• Work with the team to reach business goals, review workloads to ensure daily volume handling and meet seasonal demands, all while keeping costs low.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 feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. • Please attach an updated CV and Cover Letter with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face to face interview.We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:• Medical questionnaire For any advice or support, email [email protected] and I will be happy to help!