Store Assistant - Preston

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 OFFERThe Start Date of employment will be: October 2026Hourly 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.WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDSOur 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 HAVEAble 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.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAYYou 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.WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLEIt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr