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At IKEA, it is so much more than a job.

We are looking to welcome a Handyperson to join our amazing Communication & Interior Design team based in Southampton. This is a full-time, permanent role.

Application Closing Date: 20 August 2023.

WHAT WE OFFER

• This is a salaried role starting from £23,300 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent contract working 39 hours a week and 5 days out of 7.
• Standard working hours will be between Monday to Friday, starting from 07:00am in the morning.
• Ad hoc weekend work and night work may be required to meet business needs, however, this will be infrequent and arranged ahead of time for you.
• Flexibility on availability to be discussed at 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.

• Affordable breakfast, lunch, and dinner options (including free healthy meals), as well as snacks and desserts in our staff restaurant.
• 15% staff discount on all our IKEA products and access to our Discounts Portal to help you save £100s on high street retailers.
• Free on-site co-worker parking at our IKEA store.
• We provide you with our lovely IKEA uniform and all the tools you need to work with us.
• Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as an end of year present.
• A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits, including generous annual leave.
• Commitment to your development at IKEA starting from day one.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.
• Life Assurance and enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• We are looking for someone who has the customer at heart in everything they do.
• You have a strong sense of passion and pride in quality work and home furnishings.
• You have the ability to problem solve and work independently in a timely manner.
• This role will involve multi-tasking, so you will be organised, efficient and have a 'hands on' and practical approach to getting things done.

Due to Health and Safety regulations, you must be 18 years or over for this role.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• This is a physical role in a fast-paced and busy environment, you will be completing tasks that involve manual handling and working at heights.
• A large part of your working week will involve maintaining the fixtures and helping out with the assembly of room sets.
• You will be keeping the department common areas clean and tidy, free from risk and fully compliant with the department needs.
• A smaller part of your working week will be supporting the implementation of commercial changes in the retail unit for practical works, including painting, basic wiring and assembly/disassembly of shop fixtures where required.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge around compliance requirements for basic electrical works.
• Keep visitors in mind when working on the shop floor by minimising disruption and remain aware at all times of the importance of safety and the visual impact for visitors.

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 to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step: Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.

Second step: If successful, you'll be invited to an interview with our friendly interviewing managers in-store.

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

For any advice or support, email Ari at [email protected] and I will be happy to help!