Store Assistant

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself." **Location** - Chester **Employment type** - Part Time Permanent **Department** - Sales & Commercial **Deadline** - 2025-10-23 - Exciting Job Opportunity at IKEA Chester We’re thrilled to announce an opportunity to join the team at our brand new IKEA store in Chester Location: Unit 3, Chester Greyhound Retail Park, Sealand Road, Chester, CH1 4QG Be part of something fresh, dynamic, and full of possibilities Love interiors that wow? Thrive on helping people find their perfect match (in furniture, of course)? Dream of growing with a global brand that’s as stylish as it is smart? Then buckle up — your next adventure starts here. We’ve launched a brand-new store in Chester and on the hunt for energetic, customer-loving Store Assistants to join our crew. If you’ve got a passion for home design, a flair for problem-solving, and a smile that lights up a room, we’d love to meet you. WHAT WE OFFER - The Start Date of employment will be: November 2025 - Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour. - Contract options available ranging from 16 to 24 hours per week. - Working hours range between 8am and 9pm. - 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 talent 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. - iBenefits - Rewards & discount portal. - Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE - A straightforward approach, enjoy handling several tasks at once, and are committed to being part of the team but also can manage your own workload efficiently. - A customer first mindset and enjoy the versatility of working in a different area each day, making the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do. - Computer literate and able to work with technology. - Able to prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with thorough attention to detail. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY - You will enhance customer experience by working across all areas to meet customer needs, ensure a seamless shopping experience, and act as a key point of contact for customers throughout their visit. This includes in our sales team, customer relations team, food team and finally our warehouse fulfillment team who take care of the click & collect & replenishment of the store. You will be trained to work in each of these departments over time. - You are curious about the range, wanting to learn the stories behind the products and their design. - Support maximizing sales by ensuring the area you are working in is clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. - You will use the IKEA vision of a better everyday life at home and prioritise the guests by interacting with guests and promoting products to align with their needs. - Manual handling safely and the use of pump trucks & ladders. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many. RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.