Store Assistant (Sales) - Harlow

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

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer in Harlow is looking for a Store Assistant to enhance customer experience and maintain sales areas. You will need a proactive attitude, good communication skills, and a passion for inspiring home solutions. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, flexibility in scheduling, and valuable employee benefits, including an IKEA discount and pension contributions.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Family-friendly policies

End of Year Gift

Qualifications

• Desire to improve everyday life for customers.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance customer experience across all areas.
• Support sales by maintaining cleanliness.
• Assist customers with their orders.

Skills

Customer service

Proactive attitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

IKEA Harlow is looking to hire Store Assistants, mainly to work in sales departments, at our new store located at Harlow Retail Park, Edinburgh Way, Harlow CM20 2TN.

You should be passionate about our products and motivated to share inspiring home furnishings solutions with customers. Previous retail, customer relations, or fulfilment experience is desirable, but a proactive attitude is most important.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start Date of employment: 24th September 2025
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.25
• 24 hours per week, working 4-5 days with every fourth weekend off, including shifts in mornings and evenings
• Flexibility discussed during interview

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents, and we offer benefits such as:

• 15% IKEA discount and access to discount portal
• Life Assurance, pension contributions, and interest-free loans
• Family-friendly policies and benefits
• End of Year Gift

And much more. For details, visit this link.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• A business-minded, results-driven attitude with a desire to improve everyday life for many
• Proactive, able to multi-task, and comfortable working both independently and in a team
• Polite and engaging communication skills
• Good organisational skills to prioritise tasks efficiently

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Enhancing customer experience across all areas, ensuring a seamless shopping journey
• Being passionate about our range and learning the stories behind products
• Supporting sales by maintaining a clean, well-presented, and easy-to-shop area
• Assisting with customer orders, including taking goods to cars and returning trollies
• Supporting in customer relations, IKEA Food, and logistics as needed

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

We value diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to join our team and feel valued.

Come and see how we create a better everyday life for the many people.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you need adjustments during the interview process, let us know early.

• Attach an updated CV with your application
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre at Harlow Enterprise Hub, Kao Hockham Building, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2NQ

We will keep you informed regardless of the outcome. For support, contact [e-mail].