Job ID: 236121

Date posted: 19/04/2024

Who you are
•You have a strong visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics and a passion for home furnishing, retailing, design and how people live at home
•You have minimum of 1-year carpentry experience gained in a commercial business, ideally in the construction and building industry or from exhibition installations
•You are constantly improving your capabilities, setting priorities and organising your own work in order to make the most efficient use of the time available
•You can present and communicate the IKEA home furnishing range with strong visual impressions that exceed expectations, further strengthens the IKEA brand and turns more visitors into customers
•You desire to seek out opportunities to make improvements in the way we work by combining strong commercial, aesthetic and practical skills
•You are confident in approaching and communicating clearly with different people in various situations and to cooperate effectively in a team-oriented work environment
•You possess a flexible, hands-on approach to responsibilities as well as the aptitude to meet set deadlines, visualise and present an idea
Your responsibilities
•Use your knowledge of people's life at home, range presentation and the IKEA visual identity to support the Com&In team in presenting and communicating the IKEA product range
•Prioritize work to meet the needs and expectations of store customers and minimize disruption when working on the shop floor
•Ensure high quality, simplicity and cost-consciousness in the execution of daily operations by using best practices and following standard procedures
•Implement the agreed Com&In/store action plan with a sense of urgency and an eye for detail in order to help create a strong visual impression in the store
•Be conscious of the importance of safety while you are working on the shop floor and take prompt action when safety is compromised
•Provide high-quality carpentry and paintwork throughout the store in a simple, safe and cost- and time-efficient way
•Reduce the environmental footprint and maximize opportunities to recycle and reuse materials
•Contribute to the positioning of the IKEA store as a high-quality and affordable home furnishing specialist
Together as a team
At IKEA it's all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We're a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We're a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!

Why you will love us
Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That's why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:
•Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
•Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
•RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
•Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
•Flexible spending account
•Life insurance
•Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
•Parental leave
•Bereavement leave
•Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)
The starting rate/salary for this position ranges from $39,200 to $53,900 and will be based on relevant work experience.
P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: Carpenter Co-worker