Sales Assistant

IKEA; Burtonwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer is looking for Sales Assistants in Burtonwood to join their team. Responsibilities include providing an exceptional shopping experience, advising customers on products, and ensuring the sales area is tidy and stocked. The ideal candidates are enthusiastic, customer-oriented, and can multitask effectively. With a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, this role starts on January 7th, 2026, including flexible working hours on weekends.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Free healthy meal options

Additional paid leave days

Qualifications

• Skilled at forward planning and multitasking.
• Customer first mindset, making customers feel valued.
• Initiative and engagement in daily tasks.
• Organized with great attention to detail.
• Proficient with IT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide an inspirational shopping experience for customers.
• Identify customer needs and advise on suitable solutions.
• Ensure area is clean, fully stocked, and products well presented.
• Handle some products involving heavy lifting safely.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Effective communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

IKEA Warrington are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to join our team.

Ready to bring home inspiration to life? IKEA Warrington is on the lookout for enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our team. From sparking ideas with customers to keeping our shelves shining and stocked, youll play a key role in making every visit unforgettable. If youre curious, full of energy, and love helping people create better everyday lives at homethis is your chance to shine!

WHAT WE OFFER

The Start Date of employment will be : January 7th 2026

Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.

16 hours working over 4 days including 3 out of 4 weekends.

12 hours working over 3 days including 3 out of 4 weekends.

Working hours for this role are between 7am until 11pm.

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 £100s 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

Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot / cold drinks?

• ...as well so much more!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

You are skilled at forward planning, can handle several tasks at once with ease, and take pleasure in being a team member as well as fulfilling responsibilities on your own.

You have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.

You take initiative, make well-informed choices, and actively engage with your daily tasks.

You prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail.

Efficient, results-driven, and highly organized.

Proficient with IT equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

You provide an inspirational shopping experience for our customers by actively approaching them to identify their needs and advising them on the best solutions for their life at home.

You are always enthusiastic about the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design.

You support maximising sales by ensuring your area is clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting safely.

The use of ladders and pump trucks.

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 attend either a face-to-face or assessment center interview.

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