Weekend Health and Safety Assistant in Exeter

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you."

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome Safety and Security Assistants to join our delightful and friendly team. At IKEA, we call this role a Business Risk and Compliance Co-worker.

If you are looking for a role where you get to build your customer service skills and help co-create the wonderful everyday with our many in-store guests, we would be happy to hear from you.

We have 12-hour contracts working at our co-worker entrance, checking in visitors, contractors, etc. and ensuring risk is managed and safety ensured through the building. This role will allow you to work through the wider store.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start Date of employment will be 5th of September 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• Availability to work two 6-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as ad hoc shifts through the week (Monday to Friday) is required.
• 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 skills to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 15% IKEA discount on IKEA products, and access to a Discount Portal to help you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• End of year gift, generous annual leave entitlement for you to enjoy holidays, and family friendly policies.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• Proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
• Free car parking, a cycle-to-work scheme and season travel ticket loan.

...as well as so much more!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• The most important requirements are an interest in and experience in retail, good customer service, and administrative duties.
• You will demonstrate professionalism in your decision-making, motivated to learn and committed to safety.
• You have a high standard of written and verbal communication skills. Interpersonal and methodological problem-solving skills.
• An ability to work in a self-directive environment to resolve problems and to complete tasks within deadlines, an ability to work in an environment with tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in using computers and digital tools to complete administrative tasks.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

The job is varied and no two days are the same. You contribute to the shopping experience by ensuring a safe environment for our customers and co-workers.

• You will support the Safety & Security function in store through monitoring and reviewing of CCTV and other security infrastructure.
• You meet and greet all persons entering the store and maintaining visitor, contractors and co-worker access to and from the store.
• You will complete administrative tasks when required, such as compliance and auditing paperwork.
• This role involves working directly with customers at times, for instance, where customers may have forgotten to scan items. The ability to work professionally, in a professional and values-driven way, is important.
• It is desirable that you are able to use safety and security systems, and have experience doing so. Full training will be provided in-role.

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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

• Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all selected candidates.
• We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

You could think that we have supernatural powers, but the truth is that our team is really great at putting our insights together to detect potential risks early on. We’re a diverse group of people who work together to protect and strengthen the IKEA brand through our laser focus on risk management, data protection, compliance, business operations, health and safety. Thanks to us our assets, co-workers, visitors and customers can feel safe. At least we think that’s pretty cool!