Temporary Store Assistant

Temporary Store Assistant - Oxford Street

"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 Oxford Street are looking to welcome Store Assistants to our team on a temporary basis for 10 weeks, with the potential to be made permanent.

We’re looking for a dynamic Store Assistant at IKEA Oxford Street to deliver outstanding customer experiences. While your main focus will be in checkout or sales, you’ll embrace a multi-skilled role, ensuring product availability and an inviting shopping environment for all our customers.

• The Start Date of employment will be:
  Early August 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.80 per hour.
• A variety of contracts are available working 20-30 hours per week across 4-5 days, including day shift, evening shifts and 3 in 4 weekends per month.
• 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!

• You have a positive approach, enjoy working on different tasks throughout the day, are enthusiastic about being part of the team and can work without supervision.
• You have a customer-first mindset and enjoy the versatility of working in a different area each day, making the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are computer literate and able to work with technology.
• You prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail.
• You’ll thrive in an environment with frequent shifts in priorities, comfortable handling changing demands and re-prioritising your tasks during the day.

• You provide an inspirational shopping experience for our customers working across various departments throughout the day, supporting customers to find the right solutions for their life at home.
• You are interested in the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design, keen to share this with our customers.
• You support maximising sales by ensuring your areas of responsibility are clean, fully stocked, well presented, and easy to shop, with regular replenishment and upkeep of the Market Hall to keep it customer-ready. Some products may involve heavy lifting.
• You’ll work with ladders and at height, following safety procedures to ensure efficient replenishment and maintaining high standards across the shopfloor.
• You will be working and staying agile in a fast-paced setting, rapidly assessing situations and implementing solutions to keep operations running smoothly.

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.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many!

• Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.
• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face‑to‑face group assessment centre.
• We understand not everyone will be moved forward, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
• For any advice or support, email  and I will be happy to help!