Checkout Services Assistant

Ikea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Discount portal

Life Insurance 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Meal option

Job summary

IKEA Croydon is seeking a Checkout Services Assistant to deliver a friendly and efficient checkout experience, assist customers with purchases and returns, and ensure transactions are processed accurately.

You will help create a positive final impression for every customer while supporting smooth store operations, with weekend shifts and an hourly rate of £14.80. Start date is 11 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Practical approach and ability to multitask while working in a team.
• Customer-first mindset ensures customers feel valued and supported.
• Computer literate and comfortable using technology.
• Maintains composure and patience with a variety of customers.
• Cares about making a positive impact in the world with inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the till to register products and accept payments accurately.
• Follow cash handling procedures to ensure money security.
• Scan products accurately to ensure availability for customers.

Skills

Customer focus

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Patience

Team player

Inclusive culture

Job description

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome a Checkout Services Assistant. As a Checkout Services Assistant at IKEA, you will deliver a friendly and efficient checkout experience, assist customers with purchases and returns, and ensure transactions are processed accurately. You'll help create a positive final impression for every customer while supporting smooth store operations.

Key responsibilities

• You have the knowledge, and desire to make customer payment easy. Using the till to accurately register products and register payment from customers according to given routines.
• You ensure our store is always a safe and secure environment for visitors and colleagues and follow cash handling procedures to ensure the security of money handling.
• You ensure accurate scanning of all products to allow our customers to have full availability of our range.

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.

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home furnishings products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers. At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together. Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many people" inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Required attributes & qualities

• You have a practical approach, love multi-tasking, and are passionate about being part of the team but also can work individually.
• You have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are computer literate and able to work with technology.
• The confidence to maintain composure and patience when dealing with a variety of customers.
• 'You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

Job details

• The Start Date of employment will be 11th October 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.80 per hour.
• 12 Hours working weekend days only per week.
• Being available 09:00 to 22:00 on Saturday and 11:00 to 18:00 on Sunday are essential.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Working with us has its rewards

• 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.