Store Assistant - Lakeside

IKEA; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount 15%

Life Assurance 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

iBenefits rewards portal

Free healthy meal option

Job summary

IKEA Lakeside is looking for Store Assistants to join our team in Thurrock, England. You will welcome customers, pick orders, serve in the Bistro and keep products looking their best in a fast-paced store environment.

Hours range from 7am to 10:30pm, with 12–18 hour contracts across three days a week, including evenings and weekends. The role offers an attractive hourly rate and opportunities to discuss flexible scheduling during interviews.

Qualifications

• You have a positive approach, enjoy working on different tasks throughout the day, are enthusiastic about being part of the team and can work without supervision.
• You have a customer-first mindset and enjoy the versatility of working in a different area each day, making the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are computer literate and able to work with technology.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and pick orders.
• Serve up great food in the Bistro.
• Keep products looking their best.

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Positive attitude

Team player

Computer literate

Job description

IKEA Lakeside are looking to welcome a Store Assistants to our team.

Bring your energy to our fast-paced store team, where no two days are the same! You’ll dive into everything from welcoming customers and picking orders, to serving up great food in the Bistro and keeping our products looking their best. If you enjoy a role where you get to do it all, we want to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 12th September 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.15 per hour.
• 12- 18 hour contracts, working 3 days per week including evening and weekend shifts.
• Working hours will be between 7am to 10:30pm.
• 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 skills 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.
• iBenefits - Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit and hot/cold drinks.

...as well so much more! 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

• You have a positive approach, enjoy working on different tasks throughout the day, are enthusiastic about being part of the team and can work without supervision.
• You have a customer-first mindset and enjoy the versatility of working in a different area each day, making the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are computer literate and able to work with technology.