Store Assistant - Preston

We are recruiting for a Store Assistant to join our team at IKEA Preston, PR1 6QY. Bring your energy to our small, fast-paced store team, where no two days are the same! You'll play a key role across the store, from welcoming customers and picking orders to operating checkouts and assisting customers on the shop floor with their questions. If you enjoy a role where you get to do it all, we want to hear from you! WHAT WE OFFER

The Start Date of employment will be: October 2026

Hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.

24 hours weekly working over 4 days, including days, evenings and alternative weekends. Thursday is essential availability for this role.

Working hours are between 8:45am to 8pm.

We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

• 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.
• iBenefits - Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit and hot/cold drinks. …as well so much more!
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Able to multitask effectively, manage your own workload, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to use your initiative, analyse the shop floor and decide priorities with the customer at the heart of the operation.
• Bring a strong customer-first mindset, enjoying varied daily tasks and making customers feel valued.
• Retail or customer service experience is helpful, but a proactive, hands‑on attitude is just as important.
• Confident using computers and technology to support day‑to‑day tasks.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to prioritise work and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You will adopt a flexible approach to working, being part of a store team to take responsibility for all areas of the small store. This will include customer facing roles and fulfilment.
• You will use the IKEA vision of a better everyday life at home and prioritise the customer experience by interacting with guests and promoting products to align with their needs to create a memorable shopping experience.
• Support maximising sales by ensuring all areas of responsibility are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting.
• You may carry out manual handling and heavy lifting of various stock. Using pump trucks and trolleys to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.

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 be valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.