Carpenter Co-worker

IKEA; Pune District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA in Pune, India, is looking for a practical and detail-oriented carpenter to support in-store carpentry and painting tasks. The role emphasizes high-quality workmanship, adherence to visual standards, and efficient collaboration with store teams.

Successful candidates will combine hands-on carpentry with an eye for presentation, ensuring materials are used wisely and store solutions are visually compelling for customers.

Qualifications

• Passion for carpentry, craftsmanship and home furnishings.
• Knowledge and practical experience in carpentry and painting.
• Attention to detail to enhance customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the ComIn team in delivering high-quality carpentry and paintwork throughout the store.
• Create, maintain, and improve store solutions and visual presentations using carpentry skills.
• Support presentation of IKEA range in line with IKEA's visual identity and home furnishing principles.
• Plan and order the required materials and resources and ensure costs are accurate and agreed.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Stay up to date with carpentry techniques and best practices.
• Collaborate with the ComIn team and other store functions to inspire customers.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Craftsmanship

Attention to detail

Job description

Who you are

• You have a passion for carpentry, craftsmanship, home furnishing, and creating high-quality solutions.
• You have good knowledge and practical experience in carpentry, painting, and related craftsmanship.
• You understand how good presentation and attention to detail can enhance the customer experience.
• You are able to combine practical, aesthetic, and commercial thinking to create effective store solutions.
• You are confident in communicating and working together with people from different teams and backgrounds.
• You have a flexible, hands-on approach and can adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• You are safety-conscious and always follow safe working practices.
• You are cost-conscious and understand the importance of using materials and resources responsibly.
• You are curious and motivated to continuously develop your knowledge, skills, and ways of working.
• You share IKEA values and are passionate about creating a better everyday life for the many people.

Your responsibilities

• Support the Com&In team in delivering high-quality carpentry and paintwork throughout the store.
• Use your carpentry and craftsmanship skills to create, maintain, and improve store solutions and visual presentations.
• Support the presentation of the IKEA range in line with IKEA's visual identity and home furnishing principles.
• Prioritise and complete work based on store needs while minimising disruption to customers and co-workers.
• Execute agreed Com&In and store action plans with a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Plan and order the required materials and resources and ensure costs are accurate and agreed.
• Use materials and resources responsibly by reducing waste, reusing and recycling wherever possible.
• Stay up to date with carpentry techniques, best practices, and new ways of working to improve quality and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with the Com&In team and other store functions to create a strong visual impression and an inspiring shopping experience for customers.

Together as a team

Where others see home furnishing products, we see smart solutions to create a better everyday life. With a great deal of passion, imagination and brainstorming we turn colours, textiles and furniture into inspiring environments that excite, engage and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don't apply for jobs unless they're 100% 'qualified'. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think.