Sales - Warehouse Assistant-39hrs Milton Keynes, England
Job description
We have a new opportunity for a full time warehouse sales assistant based at our Milton Keynes store. CONTRACT INFORMATION IKEA is a Living Wage Foundation Employer. 39 hours a week working 5 days over 7 with every 2nd weekend off Hourly rate is £10.90 an hour (this will increase to £11.45 an hour from 1st May 2023.)Shift times ordinarily begin at 08:00am at the earliest, and finish at 22:00pm at the latest.We operate 7 days a week and so full availability to work during the day, late evenings, and full weekends is essential. Start date: 22/4/23 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% co-worker discount and access to I-Benefits Discount Portal, helping you save £100s on high street retailers.• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.• Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. • A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits.• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day.• Kick up your feet and relax in our co-worker restaurant, with a variety of affordable hot and cold meals and snacks, and free healthy meal options. • Free on-site co-worker parking. WHO YOU AREYou are solution-orientated and passionate about co-creating the 'wonderful everyday' with our customers. You are confident in approaching customers, treating them in a polite and friendly manner. You have an entrepreneurial spirit, a motivated mindset, and enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will ideally bring with you previous customer service experience, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves as this is a fast-paced role in our Self-Serve Warehouse where you will be working with customers and also moving stock, ensuring a clean and safe environment in the process. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY-TO-DAY• You will work in a physically demanding warehouse role where you will be working safely with a pallet jack, moving products, and manual handling.• You provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.• You actively engage with our customers to identify their needs and how to inspire and advise them on the best solutions for their life at home through home furnishings.• You are always passionate about the range and home furnishings, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design and actively share this with the customer.• You support maximising sales by being proud of your areas of responsibility, ensuring the customer meets an area that is clean, well presented and easy to shop.• You will have a combination of administrative work, meeting the customer and preparing for next day's delivery. 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 to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents. RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATIONIf 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 will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers. 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 Fiona at [email protected].
