Safety and Security Assistant

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Exeter; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Safety and Security Assistant in Exeter, where you will protect co-workers and customers while contributing to a positive shopping experience. This role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy benefits like an IKEA discount, life assurance, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

End of year gift

Qualifications

• Passion and experience in retail.
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Safety & Security function through monitoring CCTV.
• Meet and greet all persons entering the store.
• Complete compliance and auditing paperwork.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

"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.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome a Safety and Security Assistant to join our Business Risk and Compliance team.

This role is to protect IKEA co-workers, customers, visitors and assets from preventable loss, injury or illness, and contribute to a positive working and shopping experience for all.

WHAT WE OFFER
• £12.60 an hour hourly rate.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Contracts available:
One 12-hour weekend-only contract.
One 24-hour contract working 3 in 4 weekends, as well as some shifts through the week. Shifts may be early, during the day or until 21:00pm.

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 and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
• IKEA gives you the opportunity to grow with us.
...as well as so much more!

Click below for a full list of our benefits:
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 YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• The most important requirements are a passion and experience in retail, good customer service, and ideally administrative duties.
• You will be confident in your decision-making, motivated to learn and passionate about safety.
• You have a high standard of written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and analytical, problem-solving skills.
• An ability to work in a self-directive environment to resolve problems and to complete tasks within deadlines, an ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
• Confidence in using computers and digital tools to complete administrative tasks.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
The job is varied and no two days are the same. You contribute to the shopping experience by ensuring a safe environment for our customers and co-workers.

• You will support the Safety & Security function in store through monitoring and reviewing of CCTV and other security infrastructure.
• You meet and greet all persons entering the store and maintaining visitor, contractors and co-worker access to and from the store.
• You will complete administrative tasks when required, such as compliance and auditing paperwork.
• This role involves working directly with customers at times, for instance, where customers may have forgotten to scan items. The ability to work professionally, in a calm and values-driven way, is important.
• It is desirable that you are able to use safety and security systems, and have experience doing so. Full training will be provided in-role.

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 with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to a face-to-face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, email Recruiter [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!