Overview
Store Assistant – Chester – Chester
“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.”
Employment Type: Part Time, Regular
Department: Sales
Number of Positions: 11
IKEA Chester, we are recruiting Store Assistants to create our new store team at IKEA Chester, Unit 3 Chester Greyhound, Sealand Road, Chester, UK, CH14QG.Join our team at the new Chester store as a store assistant, you will be passionate about our products and motivated to share inspiring home furnishings solutions with the many people. Previous retail, customer relations or fulfilment experience is desirable, but if you have a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mindset, we would love to hear from you! Please note: Until the Chester IKEA store is fully open on October 2nd, this role will be based at IKEA Warrington until then. The training plan for this role will include a period of training prior to the store opening where travel to Warrington IKEA will be reimbursed by IKEA. This ensures that any travel will not create any personal expenses and we will create as much flexibility as possible to suit individual needs.WHAT WE OFFER • The Start Date of employment will be: September 26th 2025• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour. • We have many contract options available ranging from 12 to 24 hours per week, with shift patterns being during the day, evenings and full weekends. • Working hours range between 9am 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..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/ 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 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.RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. • Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a one to one interview on September 5th 2025. This will be held at an external location in Chester. The address will be provided upon invite. Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates.Please note: Until the Chester IKEA store is fully open on October 2nd, this role will be based at IKEA Warrington until then. The training plan for this role will include a period of training prior to the store opening where travel to Warrington IKEA will be reimbursed by IKEA. This ensures that any travel will not create any personal expenses and we will create as much flexibility as possible to suit individual needs.We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email me at emily.thompson@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
