Visual Merchandising Team Assistant

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 are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandising Team assistant to the team.

As a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant, you will help create and maintain inspiring IKEA store environments through practical work such as painting, tiling, basic electrical tasks, installing fixtures, manual handling, and supporting the broader team as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: TBC
• Competitive starting salary of £21,891 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

• Experience in a practical, hands-on role, with confidence using tools and carrying out assembly, maintenance, installation, or construction-related tasks. A keen interest in home furnishings and creating great customer experiences is an advantage.
• The ability to communicate clearly with diverse individuals in a variety of situations and work effectively with other stakeholders in the store.
• A practical, hands-on approach to responsibilities and the ability to meet set deadlines
• Self motivated to reach goals and a commitment to improve ways of working

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.

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