Location: Preston, PR1 6QY
Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent
Department: Sales & Commercial
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week, over 4 days
Start Date: October 2026
Application Deadline: 22 September 2026
About the Role
IKEA Preston is looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Store Assistant to join our friendly, fast-paced team.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll help customers, pick orders, operate checkouts and support the shop floor, while helping create a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience.
Working Hours
- 24 hours per week across 4 days
- Includes days, evenings and alternate weekends
- Thursday availability is essential
- Shifts are between 8:45am and 8:00pm
- Some flexibility may be available to suit your circumstances and business needs
What We Offer
- £13.45 per hour
- Permanent part-time employment
- 15% IKEA staff discount
- Discount and rewards portal
- Company pension and enhanced pension contributions
- Life Assurance of 4 times your pay
- Interest-free loans
- Free healthy meal options, including salad, fruit and hot/cold drinks
- A diverse and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities to learn, develop and grow
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Enjoy working with customers and providing excellent service
- Can manage multiple tasks and organise your own workload
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Are proactive and able to identify priorities
- Have a positive, customer-first attitude
- Are comfortable using computers and technology
- Are organised, reliable and able to stay calm in a busy environment
- Have retail or customer service experience, although this is helpful rather than essential
Your Responsibilities
As a Store Assistant, you will:
- Welcome and assist customers throughout the store
- Answer customer questions and help them find suitable products
- Pick and fulfil customer orders
- Operate checkouts when required
- Keep products stocked, priced, clean and well presented
- Support sales and create a positive customer experience
- Work across different areas of the store as part of a flexible team
- Safely handle and move stock, including some heavy items
- Use trolleys and pump trucks where required
- Follow all health, safety and security procedures
Recruitment Process
Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV with their application.
The recruitment process may include:
- On-demand video interview
- Live virtual interview with the recruitment team
- Final store visit, including a meeting with the Store Manager and store tour
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you can request these when applying.
Join IKEA and become part of a diverse team working together to create a better everyday life for the many.