Driver's Mate

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IKEA Sheffield are expanding our home delivery operation and have exciting opportunities for Driver Mate's to join our growing team! 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 8th February 2026

• This role offers a salary of £29696.00 per annum, based on competence & prior experience. 

• 39 Hours per week, this role has a rolling shift pattern of 4 days working and 2 days off, including weekends.

Working shifts between the hours of 06:00am -19:00pm.

• 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 

• Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you

• LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone subscriptions

  ..as well as so much more! 

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. 

• You have experience working with GPS, maps and hand held scanning devices.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY 

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

• 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.

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 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. 

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