Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

IKEA Milton Keynes are looking to welcome a Carpenter to the team.

A Carpenter transforms raw wood into the backbone of the showroom—building walls, platforms, and raised floors, and cutting and shaping materials like MDF, plywood, and panels to bring each space to life.

• Start Date of employment:
  August
• Starting salary of £29,577 per annum, based on competence and experience, to be discussed at interview
• 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Shifts typically start at 06:30am and end at 15:00pm.
• We discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100s 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

• NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry, Wood Occupations/Site Carpentry or equivalent, such as an HND or NVQ in Carpentry
• Previous carpentry experience in a commercial or retail environment, ideally retail fit‑out or exhibition installations, with good attention to detail. Experience in tiling and flooring desirable but not essential.
• Excitement about home furnishings, design and how people live, and ability to generate new ideas to inspire customers.
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet goals and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills, able to explain concepts verbally and visually.
• Must be 18 years old or over (Health and Safety).

• Follow work briefs agreed with colleagues to implement all store media, such as wall constructions, podiums, fixtures, floor laying, painting, and building complex furniture installations.
• Plan and order materials and resources, ensuring accurate costs are sought and agreed to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
• Work with colleagues to maintain the store in excellent shape to inspire customers.
• Focus on key tasks to meet the needs and expectations of store visitors and minimise disruption on the shop floor.
• Maintain safety at all times, taking prompt action when safety is compromised.

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.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks, including a medical questionnaire.