Mobile Kitchen Designer

"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."

• Location

  Newcastle (Gateshead)

• Employment type

  Part Time Permanent

• Department

  Sales & Commercial

• Deadline

  2026-10-11

Candidate profile (text) - Default language At IKEA, we're committed to making our products and services accessible to everyone. As a Mobile Kitchen Designer, you'll bring the inspiration, expertise, and personalised service of the IKEA showroom directly into customers' homes. If you enjoy building relationships, understanding individual needs, and helping customers create their dream rooms we'd love to welcome you to our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment: 7th November 2026
• The starting salary for this role is £17,000, based on skills and experience.
• Part Time: 24 hours per week including evenings and weekends.

OR

£28,500

• Full Time: 39 hours per week including evenings and alternative weekends.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Have held a full driving license for 2+ years.
• Confident in building relationships with customers and recommending products that meet their needs.
• You are a self-motivated and organised individual who enjoys working independently and takes ownership of managing your own appointment schedule and workload.
• Confident in taking accurate measurements and experienced in using a range of computer systems, including Microsoft Office and planning tools.
• Passionate about home furnishings, with an interest in understanding customer buying behaviours to provide tailored solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Meeting customers in their homes to gain a deeper understanding of their needs, offering inspiration and guidance to create personalised solutions for their space and lifestyle.
• Responsible for delivering a seamless customer experience from booking the initial appointment and planning solutions through to payment, while also following up with customers after their home visit.
• Working alongside the Bedrooms Shopkeeper, you will stay informed about IKEA services and product updates to help customers find the right solutions.
• When not planning in customers' homes, there will be an expectation for you to support the Bedrooms department when needed.
• Working closely with sales goals and key performance indicators (KPIs), helping drive success for both customers and the business.

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 as valued members of the team.

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 by email to attend an interview.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:

• Medical questionnaire
• Criminal History
• Driving Records

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

We are unable to accept applications via email so encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.

For any advice or support, email Recruiter [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!