Store Assistant - Preston
Posted 5 days 4 hours ago by IKEA Gruppe
We are recruiting for a Store Assistant to join our team at IKEA Preston, PR1 6QY.
Bring your energy to our small, fast paced store team, where no two days are the same! You'll play a key role across the store, from welcoming customers and picking orders to operating checkouts and assisting customers on the shop floor with their questions. If you enjoy a role where you get to do it all, we want to hear from you!
WHAT WE OFFER- The Start Date of employment will be: October 2026
- Hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
- 24 hours weekly working over 4 days, including days, evenings and alternative weekends. Thursday is essential availability for this role.
- Working hours are between 8:45am to 8pm.
- We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
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.
- Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit and hot/cold drinks.
as well so much more!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE- Able to multitask effectively, manage your own workload, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to use your initiative, analyse the shop floor and decide priorities with the customer at the heart of the operation.
- Bring a strong customer-first mindset, enjoying varied daily tasks and making customers feel valued.
- Retail or customer service experience is helpful, but a proactive, hands-on attitude is just as important.
- Confident using computers and technology to support day-to-day tasks.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to prioritise work and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.
- You will adopt a flexible approach to working, being part of a store team to take responsibility for all areas of the small store. This will include customer facing roles and fulfilment.
- You will use the IKEA vision of a better everyday life at home and prioritise the customer experience by interacting with guests and promoting products to align with their needs to create a memorable shopping experience.
- Support maximising sales by ensuring all areas of responsibility are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting.
- You may carry out manual handling and heavy lifting of various stock. Using pump trucks and trolleys to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
- Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
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 be valued in the workplace.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.