Visual Merchandising Assistant: Hands-on Store Enhancements

IKEA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount 15%

Life Assurance 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Free healthy meals and drinks

Virtual GP / Second Medical Opinion

Job summary

IKEA Birmingham is seeking a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant to help create and maintain inspiring store environments through practical tasks such as painting, tiling, wiring, and fixture installation. You will support the team with both backstage and shop-floor duties to ensure a high-quality, engaging shopping experience for customers.

The role offers a 31-hour week with early starts (5:00am–6:30am) and occasional night shifts to support store projects, with no regular weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a practical, hands-on role with tools and assembly.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse individuals and store stakeholders.
• Practical, hands-on approach with ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to improving ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to implement range presentation solutions that improve visitors' life at home and elevate their shopping experience.
• Support the implementation of commercial changes and back-of-house areas in the store, including basic wiring, tiling, painting, and assembly/disassembly of fixtures.
• Maintain safety and visual impact for visitors while working on the shop floor.
• Ensure high quality, simplicity, and cost-consciousness in execution following established routines.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team to deliver store improvements, rebuilds, and seasonal changes.
• Keep the store to a 'like new' standard, maintaining paintwork and high-quality appearance.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Clear communication

Deadline-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

Wiring

Tiling

Painting

Fixture assembly

Job description

IKEA Birmingham is seeking a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant to help create and maintain inspiring store environments through practical tasks such as painting, tiling, wiring, and fixture installation. You will support the team with both backstage and shop-floor duties to ensure a high-quality, engaging shopping experience for customers.

The role offers a 31-hour week with early starts (5:00am–6:30am) and occasional night shifts to support store projects, with no regular weekend work.