Drivers Mate / Porter - Belfast

We are expanding our home delivery operation in IKEA Belfast and are looking for Driver's Mates to support drivers in ensuring on-time delivery of IKEA goods to local customers while providing a high level of service.

You must be 18 years of age or older due to health & safety requirements.

What We Offer

• Start date: 27th June 2026
• Hourly rate: £13.45
• Full time: 39 hours per week, 4 days out of 7
• Working hours: 7 am to 9 pm
• Flexibility may be discussed to match your life and business needs during the interview

Working With Us Has Its Rewards

• 15 % IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save on high‑street retailers
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest‑free loans
• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks

What You'll Need To Have

• Commitment to deliver a quality experience, prepared to step up and problem‑solve when things aren’t right
• Strong focus on Health & Safety and comfortable with risk assessing your environment
• Attention to detail, especially when performing checks on your vehicle

What You'll Be Doing Day To Day

• Support the driver in completing vehicle safety checks and take appropriate action
• Contact customers with upcoming delivery schedules
• Assist in loading goods into the vehicle in a safe and organised manner, ensuring the delivery route matches the goods for maximum efficiency
• Deliver goods to customers’ homes, take them into a nominated room, and carry out risk assessments on location to prevent injury and damage to property
• Communicate with customers both in person and over the phone to provide a positive customer‑service experience
• Handle a range of furniture items, from coffee tables to wardrobes
• Perform up to three delivery runs per day, responsible for loading/unloading the van for each; the van’s load capacity is 1.4 tonnes

We Care For The People

We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us as valued members of the team.

We strive to create a better everyday life for the many.

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