Store Assistant

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount 15%

Life assurance 4x pay

Pension contributions

Employee gym

Free healthy meals

Job summary

IKEA Glasgow is seeking Store Assistants to join a busy team. You will move across store areas to assist customers and ensure a smooth shopping experience, while contributing to a friendly, efficient environment. The role involves some heavy lifting and working evenings and weekends, with 4th weekend off on rotation.

We offer a 15% IKEA discount, life assurance, pension contributions, an employee gym, and a range of benefits. Availability on Mondays and Thursdays is essential.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to thrive in an active workplace.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload quickly and accurately.
• Experience using technical equipment to boost productivity.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when needed.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines and age requirement of 18+.

Responsibilities

• Enhance customer experience by supporting multiple store areas and serving shoppers.
• Perform heavy lifting and moving products as part of daily duties.
• Operate and work around heavy machinery (e.g., forklift trucks) safely.
• Follow safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for customers and co-workers.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Organisation

Technical equipment

Self-motivation

Health & safety

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.

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Glasgow are looking to welcome Store Assistants to join our hard-working team.

You\’ll work across different areas of the store to support our customers\' shopping experience, as part of a friendly team where every day brings something new.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start Date of employment will be: 13th October


• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45per hour.


• 20 and 24 hour contracts working 5 days over 7 evenings and weekends with every 4th weekend off. Availability on both Mondays and Thursdays is essential for this role.


• 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.


• Build your strength as well as our business! Take advantage of the IKEA Glasgow co-worker gym and get a session in before or after your shift.


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

...as well so much more! Full list of benefits at https://www.ikea.com/ie/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

• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential, all you will need is the enthusiasm to thrive in an active workplace.


• Ability to prioritise and organise your workload swiftly and with attention to detail.


• Experience in utilising technical equipment to enhance productivity and efficiency.


• Ensure you are prepared to initiate tasks on your own initiative and to participate productively in group efforts.


• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will enhance customer experience by working across all areas to meet customer needs, ensure a seamless shopping experience, and act as a key point of contact for customers throughout their visit. You will initially be based within our Warehouse Fulfilment team, supporting order picking, Click & Collect, and store replenishment. Over time, you will be trained in our Sales and Customer Relations departments, allowing you to broaden your experience and develop knowledge across multiple areas of the business.


• This is a hands-­on role that will involve heavy lifting and moving products throughout the day.


• Working with or around heavy machinery, such as, Forklift trucks, counterbalance, pump trucks, to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.


• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.

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-furnishing 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.

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