Recycling Operative

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom IKEA Full time

At IKEA, it so much more than a job.

We are looking to welcome Sales Co-workers to join our spirited Recovery team at IKEA Edinburgh, Loanhead.

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Recovery Co-worker

Expected Starting Date: 20th of May 2023

WHAT WE OFFER
- £10.90 basic hourly rate
- Living Wage Foundation Employer
- We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3)

16 hours & 20 hours per week available. Working 3 days out of 7. We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers, this role will require availability to work during the day, late evenings, and 3 out of 4 weekends.
- Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews
- We offer permanent contracts, advanced scheduling & regular weekend off

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

Here at IKEA - we believe everything should have a second chance in life, especially our products In this role, you will help to repackage damaged goods so that we can give them a new lease of life. You will also work on rebuilding furniture to sell in our "Circular Hub" area to help us to reduce waste and offer even more affordable products to our customers.

We are looking for someone with a 'can do attitude', who can multi-task, be cost conscious and have a passion for being a part of something bigger. This role is physically demanding & involves (safe) heavy lifting.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Your daily tasks include the responsibility to decide and act on how to handle products that have been returned by our customers, that have been damaged in the store or that are not possible to offer to our customers.

Take necessary action on products to give them a second chance, such as repackaging and assembly.

Always champion the sustainability impact when deciding to recover products.

You will contribute to improving our customers shopping experience, by minimizing all internal damages & unnecessary costs related to our products and improving their quality.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

Third step, if successful you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.


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