Visual Merchandising Team Assistant

Ingka External; West Midlands; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discount

Life Insurance

Pension

Meal options

Discount portal

Descrizione del lavoro

IKEA Birmingham is seeking a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant to help create and maintain inspiring store environments through practical work such as painting, tiling, basic electrical tasks, installing fixtures, and supporting the broader team as needed.

The role requires early starts between 5:00am and 6:30am, 31 hours per week across 4 or 5 weekdays, with no regular weekend work. A starting salary of £21,891 per annum is offered, plus benefits and a discount portal.

Competenze

• Experience in a practical, hands-on role with confidence using tools and completing assembly, maintenance, installation or construction tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse individuals and work with store stakeholders.
• Practical, hands-on approach to responsibilities and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a drive to improve ways of working.

Mansioni

• Provide essential support to implement range presentation solutions that improve customers' life at home.
• Support the implementation of changes and back‑of‑house areas, including basic wiring, tiling, painting and fixture assembly/disassembly.
• Keep visitors in mind on the shop floor, minimise disruption and maintain safety and visual impact.
• Ensure high quality, simplicity and cost-conscious execution by following established routines.
• Work with the team to deliver store improvements, rebuilds and seasonal changes.
• Maintain the store to a 'like new' standard, keep paintwork in excellent condition and embed this into daily routines.

Conoscenze

Hands-on work

Clear communication

Deadline driven

Self-motivated

Descrizione del lavoro

• Job ID: 374695
• Date posted: 27/10/2026

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.