* Job ID: 304185
* Date posted: 27/08/2025
IKEA Harlow are looking to welcome Store Assistants, primarily working in sales departments to join our new Store based at Harlow Retail Park, Edinburgh Way, Harlow CM20 2TN.
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
WHAT WE OFFER
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o Start Date of employment : 24th September 2025
* Competitive hourly rate of £13.25 per hour.
* 24 hours working 4-5 days per week with every fourth weekend off, there will be a variety of shifts including evenings and mornings.
* 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.
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o 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high street retailers.
* X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
* Family-friendly policies and benefits.
* End Of Year Gift.
well so much more
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
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o You are business-minded, results-driven and driven by a desire to co-create the wonderful everyday with the many.
* You are naturally pro-active, love multi-tasking, and passionate and happy to work as a team and also independently.
* You have the ability to communicate politely and engagingly at all touchpoints with customers and colleagues.
* You have the ability to prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
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o 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.
* You are always passionate about the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design.
* You support maximising sales by ensuring your area of responsibility is clean, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop.
* As part of working with the handing out of customer orders you will need to take goods out with customers to their cars and bring the trollies back into store.
* In this role you will work primarily in sales departments but may be required at times to support within customer relations, IKEA Food and order fulfilment/logistics.
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 feel valued in the workplace.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many people.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
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o 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 an assessment centre in Harlow Enterprise Hub, Kao Hockham Building, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2NQ
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
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