Store carpenter/ handyman

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