IKEA Alexandra : Carpenter (One Year Contract)

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA. We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans. We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

About the job

To support the Com&In team in securing high quality carpentry and paintwork throughout the store in a simple, safe and cost- and time-effective way. This will contribute to consumers' perception of the IKEA brand and the IKEA retailer as a high‑quality and affordable home furnishing specialist.

Your assignment:

• Performs carpentry and painting maintenance duties; building of complex furniture installations, woodwork, fixtures and equipment such as bins, cabinets, cribs, wall construction, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, tilting, stairs, casings, and trim made of wood.
• Planning and laying out of work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using a variety of carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
• Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work; and selecting materials necessary for the work.
• Painting and redecorating walls and other store areas.
• Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paint required for different applications; preparing surface for painting by removing old finish and applying paint with spray gun or brush.
• May mix colours, oils, white lead and other paint ingredients to obtain proper colour or consistency.
• Planning and ordering materials and resources, ensuring accurate costs are sought and agreed in order to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
• Be conscious of the importance of safety at all times while working on the shop floor and take fast action when safety is compromised.
• Working with your colleagues to make sure the store is always in excellent shape.
• Stay up to date with knowledge about carpentry to increase quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

Your profile:

• You have at least 3 years relevant experience in carpentry ideally in a commercial business, construction and building industry or exhibition installation.
• You have general painting, decorating and other trade skills experience.
• You are confident in approaching and communicating clearly with different people in various situations.
• Ability to explain ideas and solutions verbally and good attention to detail.
• Good personal discipline on your responsibility, an ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.