Store Build & Display assistant

Ingka External; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Free meals and drinks

Virtual GP

Job summary

IKEA Birmingham is seeking a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant to help transform our store through hands-on projects, from decorating and tiling to furniture assembly and store rebuilds. Join us to apply practical skills in a creative retail setting.

The role offers a starting salary of £21,890 per year, 31 hours per week across 4 or 5 weekdays with early morning starts, and a chance to discuss flexible arrangements during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Experience painting, basic building work, assembly, repairs or installations.
• Ability to work to deadlines with high workmanship standards.
• Effective communication and teamworking skills.
• Interest in home furnishings and creating great customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support range presentation solutions to improve homes and visitors' experience.
• Assist with commercial changes and back-of-house work, including basic wiring, tiling, painting and assembly/disassembly of fixtures.
• Minimise disruption on the shop floor and maintain safety and visual standards for customers.
• Deliver store improvements safely with the team and support seasonal changes.
• Keep the store looking like new with high-quality paintwork and consistent appearance.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Painting

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

IKEA Birmingham is looking to welcome a Store Build & Display Assistant, in IKEA we call this a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant.

Love building, creating and bringing ideas to life? Join us and help transform our store through hands-on projects, from decorating and tiling to furniture assembly, electrical work and store rebuilds.

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with experience in general maintenance, shopfitting, furniture assembly, decorating, tiling or other practical trade-based environments who are looking to apply their skills in a creative retail setting.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: TBC
• Competitive starting salary of £21,890 per annum, based on skills and experience.
• 31 hours per week across 4 or 5 weekdays, with no regular weekend working. The role requires regular early morning starts between 5:00am and 6:30am, with occasional night shifts to support store projects.
• 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 experience 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.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks
• Virtual GP And Second Medical Opinion Service

..as well so much more! Full Benefit List - 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

• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently and a willingness to work at height using appropriate equipment and undertake manual handling activities. .
• Experience carrying out tasks such as painting, basic building work, assembly, repairs, installations, or similar practical activities.
• The ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamworking skills.
• An interest in home furnishings, retail environments and creating great experiences for customers.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Provide essential support to implement range presentation solutions that improve people's life at home and elevate visitors' shopping experience.
• Supporting the implementation of commercial changes and back of house areas in the store, this will include basic wiring, tiling, painting, and assembly/disassembly of shop fixtures where required.
• Keep visitors in mind when working on the shop floor, minimise disruption and remain aware at all times of the importance of safety and the visual impact for visitors.
• Secure high quality, simplicity and cost-consciousness in the execution of work by following established routines.
• Work as part of a close-knit team to safely deliver store improvements, rebuilds and seasonal changes that help bring the IKEA range to life.
• Maintain the store to a “like new” standard, ensuring all paintwork is kept in excellent condition and the shop floor consistently delivers a high-quality appearance, taking full ownership to embed this into daily routines.

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.