Kitchen Planner

"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."

• Locations

  • Bristol, United Kingdom

• Employment Types

  • Permanent co-worker

• Department

  Customer Relations

• Full/Part Times

  • Full Time

Candidate profile (text) - Default language We at IKEA Bristol are looking to welcome Kitchen Planners to the team.

A Kitchen Planner at IKEA is like a design wizard, turning customer dreams into reality by crafting stylish, functional kitchens with a sprinkle of creativity, a dash of product expertise.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 19th September 2026
• The starting salary for this role is £27,541.00 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week including a variety of shifts, covering days, evenings and alternate weekends. Thursday and Friday Evening availability required until 9.30pm.
• 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 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.
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Wellbeing Centre – Mental, Physical health and nutrition resources

..as well as so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• The ability to form connections with customers, drawing on your sales, retail, or customer service experience. You'll bring a keen interest in their home life to provide truly personalised solutions.
• Experience of working in a customer and commercial-oriented business, with an interest in people’s everyday life at home within their kitchen.
• Confidence in taking initiative, adjusting to new circumstances, finding solutions to complex issues, and engaging customers clearly.
• You are open to learning and working with a variety of computer programmes including Microsoft Office suite and Planning Tools.
• Engaging communicator with a friendly, approachable personality and a solid background in customer-facing retail roles.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON THE DAY TO DAY

• You actively engage with our customers to identify their needs and how to inspire and advise them on the best solutions for their life at home through home furnishings.
• Engage with customers to guide their journey from planning through purchase.
• Support increasing sales by being proud of your areas of responsibility, ensuring the customer meets an area that is clean, well presented and easy to shop.
• Kitchen Planning & Designing for up to 2 hours, to provide accurate plans, worktop and installation quotations for the customer.
• Support the customers needs from planning, selling and aftersales, securing payments both in store and remotely.

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.

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

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV and a cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to face to face interview in store.

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

For any advice or support, email [email protected] and I will be happy to help!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!