Visual Merchandising Assistant

IKEA; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life assurance (4x pay)

Pension contributions

Meal option

Job summary

IKEA Bristol is seeking a Visual Merchandising Assistant to actively support the physical implementation of store displays and fixtures, bringing practical creativity to life across departments. The role involves assisting with installations, painting, graphics and lighting updates to create engaging retail environments for customers.

The position is full-time, 39 hours per week, with a start date on 29th November 2026 and a base salary of £28,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Practical, skilled and comfortable using tools and equipment.
• Experience in maintenance, shopfitting, construction, painting and decorating, signage installation, facilities management or similar.
• Ability to follow plans and specifications with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical implementation of planned projects across store departments to inspire customers.
• Create inspiring retail environments that engage customers through practical skills and creativity.
• Support store transformations by dismantling and installing displays for launches and campaigns.
• Work with tools, materials and plans to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Build and maintain fixtures, fittings, displays and signage across the store.
• Paint, refurbish and prepare display areas for a high-quality customer experience.
• Install graphics, signage and lighting updates in line with visual plans and brand standards.
• Collaborate with teams across the store and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Practical mindset

Tools

Shopfitting tools

Painting tools

Lighting tools

Job description

IKEA Bristol are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandising Assistant.

Inspired by bringing creative spaces to life? Join the Visual Merchandising team at IKEA Bristol and play a practical role in transforming store environments that inspire customers every day. We're looking for practical, solutions-focused individuals who enjoy working with their hands, tackling varied projects, and helping deliver everything from fixture installations and painting to graphics, lighting updates, and store makeovers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be 29th November 2026
• Base salary of £28,500.00 per annum, based on skills and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week Monday - Friday from 6.00am - 2.00pm.
• Flexibility is required to work occasional nights shifts and weekends where necessary (advance notice will be provided).
• 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.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks

As well as 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 are practical, skilled, and comfortable using tools and equipment. You may have experience in maintenance, shopfitting, construction, painting and decorating, signage installation, facilities management or a similar field—or be keen to develop your technical skills.
• You’re comfortable carrying out basic lighting adjustments following appropriate training, and you take pride in high-quality work and attention to detail.
• The ability to follow plans, instructions, and specifications accurately, with great attention to detail.
• A resourceful, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to handle challenges and find practical ways forward.
• You adjust easily to shifting priorities and can move between tasks, departments, and projects with confidence.
• You work well in team settings and are comfortable handling tasks on your own.
• You work safely and responsibly, with a commitment to learning new skills.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Support the physical implementation of planned projects and activities across store departments to inspire customers and showcase our products.
• Use your practical skills and creativity to create inspiring retail environments that engage customers.
• Support store transformations by dismantling and installing displays for new launches and campaigns
• Work efficiently with tools, materials and plans to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Build, adapt and maintain fixtures, fittings, displays and signage across the store.
• Paint, refurbish and prepare display areas to deliver a high-quality customer experience.
• Install graphics, signage and lighting updates in line with visual plans and brand standards.
• Work efficiently with tools, materials and plans to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Collaborate with teams across the store, responding to changing priorities and business needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment while following IKEA safety procedures.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an face to face interview with the hiring manager.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all selected candidates.

• Medical questionnaire

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