Store Assistant - Norwich

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

Job summary

IKEA is hiring Store Assistants for their new store in Norwich, opening in August 2025. The role involves creating a memorable shopping experience, requiring a customer-first mindset, multitasking abilities, and flexible working hours. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible contracts, and discounts for co-workers.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance of 4 times your pay

Interest free loans

Free healthy meal option

Qualifications

• Computer literate and capable of working with technology.
• Able to manage workload efficiently while being part of a team.
• Experience in retail or customer relations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing memorable shopping experiences by assisting customers.
• Ensuring areas of responsibility are clean, well-stocked, and presented.
• Promoting products and aligning with customer needs.

Skills

Customer first mindset

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

IKEA Norwich

We are recruiting Store Assistants to create our new store team at IKEA Norwich, Unit 4a, Hall Road Retail Park Hall Road, Norwich, NR46DH, opening August 2025

Join our team at the new Norwich store as a store assistant, you will be passionate about our products and motivated to share inspiring home furnishings solutions with the many people. Previous retail, customer relations or fulfilment experience is desirable, but if you have a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mindset, we would love to hear from you!


WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 12th July 2025
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• We have many contract options available ranging from 12 to 39 hours per week, with shift patterns being during the day, evenings and full weekends.
• 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.
• 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

• A straightforward approach, enjoy handling several tasks at once, and are committed to being part of the team but also can manage your own workload efficiently.
• 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.
• Computer literate and able to work with technology.
• Able to prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with thorough attention to detail.


WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Providing a memorable shopping experience for our customers working across various departments throughout the day, supporting store guests to find the most suitable solutions for their life at home.
• You are always curious about the range, wanting to learn the stories behind the products and their design.
• Support maximising sales by ensuring your areas of responsibility are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting.
• You will use the IKEA vision of a better everyday life at home and prioritise the guests by interacting with guests and promoting products to align with their needs.


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 be 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 an assessment centre week 24th or 25th June, held at: St George's Works, 51 Colegate. Norwich, NR3 1DD

The training plan for each co-worker will include a period of training prior to the store opening where travel to another IKEA Store will be organised and fully covered by IKEA. This ensures that any travel will not create any personal expenses and we will create as much flexibility as possible to suit individual needs.

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

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













IKEA Norwich

We are recruiting Store Assistants to create our new store team at IKEA Norwich, Unit 4a, Hall Road Retail Park Hall Road, Norwich, NR46DH, opening August 2025

Join our team at the new Norwich store as a store assistant, you will be passionate about our products and motivated to share inspiring home furnishings solutions with the many people. Previous retail, customer relations or fulfilment experience is desirable, but if you have a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mindset, we would love to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 12th July 2025
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• We have many contract options available ranging from 12 to 39 hours per week, with shift patterns being during the day, evenings and full weekends.
• 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.
• iBenefits - Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit and hot/cold drinks.

..as well so much more!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• A straightforward approach, enjoy handling several tasks at once, and are committed to being part of the team but also can manage your own workload efficiently.
• 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.
• Computer literate and able to work with technology.
• Able to prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with thorough attention to detail.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Providing a memorable shopping experience for our customers working across various departments throughout the day, supporting store guests to find the most suitable solutions for their life at home.
• You are always curious about the range, wanting to learn the stories behind the products and their design.
• Support maximising sales by ensuring your areas of responsibility are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting.
• You will use the IKEA vision of a better everyday life at home and prioritise the guests by interacting with guests and promoting products to align with their needs.

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 be 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 an assessment centre week 24th or 25th June, held at: St George's Works, 51 Colegate. Norwich, NR3 1DD

The training plan for each co-worker will include a period of training prior to the store opening where travel to another IKEA Store will be organised and fully covered by IKEA. This ensures that any travel will not create any personal expenses and we will create as much flexibility as possible to suit individual needs.

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

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