Sales & Sustainability Assistant job at Milton Keynes Full Time

A sales and sustainability Co‑worker at IKEA manages the recycling operations by handling returns, damaged goods, and supporting IKEA’s circular goals by ensuring products and materials are reused, recycled, or disposed of responsibly.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 5th July
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.15 per hour.
• 16hrs per week, with shift patterns being evenings and weekends. You will receive every 4th weekend off.
• 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.
• Family friendly policies and much more.

…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

• You have a pro-active approach to waste management and sustainability, love multi-tasking, and a passion for giving things a new life.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritise quality for the customer, displaying good communication and customer service skills.
• Motivated and enjoy working in a physically demanding role that involves the safe manual handling of our IKEA products and furniture.
• You prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available.
• Due to health and safety reasons you will need to be over the age of 18 years.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Re-purpose, present and sell IKEA products with pride to create the best customer experience and results for the business. This is a customer-facing role, where you will support our customers purchasing products at times.
• Work closely with the different functions in the unit to support range changes and to ensure that the product quality of displayed furniture is maintained, and use your initiative to intervene when necessary.
• Support, execute and follow the product quality guidelines for recalled, returned and ex-display stock, to constantly improve customers’ perception of our IKEA products.
• Take responsibility to ensure furniture is built correctly and secured in line with health & safety/manual handling practices to ensure a safe shopping and working environment for our visitors and co-worker.

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.

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 face-to- face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, email [email protected]@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help.

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!