Visual Merchandising Team Assistant

At IKEA, it is more than a job

IKEA Gateshead are looking to welcome a new Visual Merchandiser to their Interior Design team

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant

WHAT WE OFFER
- Living Wage Foundation Employer

39 hours 5 days over 7, including occasional night shifts and 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.
- 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on Highstreet retailers
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
- X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
- Flexi Holiday Plan
- Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support
- Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day
- Free parking and you can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

We are looking for someone with passion about home furnishings and have customer at heart in everything they do.
- Recognised training of basic hand tool electrical & Ladder training (or equivalent), documented annual check to assess works to a certified standard including:

- Electrical Regulations and best practices for electrical safety
- Working with single phase (domestic) mains electricity
- Safe use of ladders
- Cable routing
- Correct termination of cables
- Correct wiring of plugs and light fittings
- Safe use of basic hand tools for shop fitting
- Understanding of Com&In Health and Safety practices
- Creative thinking supported by commercial visual competence and a keen eye for aesthetic
- Actively seeking new and improved ways of working simply and cost-efficiently
- Openness to change and flexibility in varying fast paced environment
- Work well and collaborative in their approach within team and other functions
- Positive communication style using influencing skills and situational leadership

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
- Working in a fast paced busy environment completing tasks that involve manual handling and working at heights.
- Supporting the Implementation of commercial changes in the retail unit/s for practical works including basic wiring and assembly/disassembly of shop fixtures where required
- Maintaining a Store In Shape of New approach including proactive planning for range changes
- Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge around compliance requirements for basic electrical works
- 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.
- Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com&In team and other functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of actions on the financial results.
- Secure high quality, simplicity and cost-consciousness in the execution of work by using best practices and following established best practice routines
- Actively contribute to the department action plan with initiatives that will grow the business and support long term profitability and execute the agreed plans in close co-operation with other functions.
- Implement the agreed Com&In/Store action plan with a sense of urgency and an eye of detail in order to support the creation of a strong visual impression in the store
- Ability to support implementations away from home site when required.

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.

Second 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.

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