Customer Relations Assistant

IKEA Gateshead are looking to welcome Customer Relations Assistants to join our delightful and friendly team.

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 on our Check-Outs and Customer Relations / Returns areas, where you would provide after sales support.

• The Start Date of employment will be 27th of September 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 12 hour contracts working 3 days per week including 3 weekends out of 4. Between the hours 09:00am - 22:00pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 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.
• Flexi Holiday Plan
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support

...as well so much more!

• You prefer to take initiative, are adept at juggling several responsibilities at once, and value teamwork while also being able to complete assignments without direct supervision.
• You have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are computer literate and able to work with technology.
• The confidence to maintain composure and patience when dealing with a variety of customers and complex complaints.

• You will use your knowledge, resilience and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints, dealing positively and quickly with any issues raised.
• You ensure accurate handling of all returned products, highlighting and escalating any product issues immediately.
• Supporting customers experiencing difficulties in product assembly and where needed be able to order and exchange spare parts.

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.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

At IKEA it’s all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We’re a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions.

We’re a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!