Store Assistant - Preston

IKEA Gruppe; Burtonwood; On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Meal options

Job summary

IKEA Preston is recruiting a Store Assistant to join our small, fast-paced store team. You’ll welcome customers, assist on the shop floor, pick orders and operate checkouts, playing a key role across the store.

The role involves daily tasks from customer service to stock fulfilment, with Thursday essential and 24 hours weekly over 4 days. Start date October 2026 with 8:45am–8pm shifts.

Qualifications

• Able to multitask effectively, manage your own workload and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Retail or customer service experience is helpful, but a proactive, hands-on attitude is just as important.
• Confident using computers and technology to support day-to-day tasks.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and assist on the shop floor.
• Operate checkouts and complete order fulfilment.
• Support maximising sales by keeping areas well presented and stocked.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Computer skills

Organised

Teamwork

Job description

We are recruiting for a Store Assistant to join our team at IKEA Preston, PR1 6QY.

Bring your energy to our small, fast‑paced store team, where no two days are the same! You’ll play a key role across the store, from welcoming customers and picking orders to operating checkouts and assisting customers on the shop floor with their questions. 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: October 2026
• Hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 24 hours weekly working over 4 days, including days, evenings and alternative weekends. Thursday is essential availability for this role.
• Working hours are between 8:45am to 8pm.
• 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

• Able to multitask effectively, manage your own workload, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to use your initiative, analyse the shop floor and decide priorities with the customer at the heart of the operation.
• Bring a strong customer-first mindset, enjoying varied daily tasks and making customers feel valued.
• Retail or customer service experience is helpful, but a proactive, hands-on attitude is just as important.
• Confident using computers and technology to support day-to-day tasks.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to prioritise work and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will adopt a flexible approach to working, being part of a store team to take responsibility for all areas of the small store. This will include customer facing roles and fulfilment.
• You will use the IKEA vision of a better everyday life at home and prioritise the customer experience by interacting with guests and promoting products to align with their needs to create a memorable shopping experience.
• Support maximising sales by ensuring all areas of responsibility are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting.
• You may carry out manual handling and heavy lifting of various stock. Using pump trucks and trolleys 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 be valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.