Kitchen Trainer Specialist

IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome a Kitchen Trainer Specialist.
Are you passionate about teaching and have a flair for kitchen design? IKEA is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Planning Trainer to educate and enhance the competence of co-workers. Share your expertise and help the team bring their creative visions to life, creating an outstanding guest experience. Apply now to make a lasting impact in the world of kitchens and kitchen design with IKEA!, • Ensure all competence development initiatives grow our business and support sustainable long-term profitability, always considering the impact on our co-workers and guests, and ultimately leading to an excellent guest experience
• Actively coach and mentor kitchen co-workers through the sales co-worker learning offer, continually encouraging and reinforcing the required behaviours on the shop floor
• Actively promote the IKEA social and environmental commitment and work with your team to understand how, together, you can contribute to sustainability and inspire this to the guest
• Align with UK&IE Training Calendar and maintain detailed records via My Learning of the technical modules and Kitchens Specific training each co-worker has successfully achieved
• Actively support and develop co-operation with other functions, by sharing knowledge, and increasing the cross-functional understanding of Kitchens in the commercial team
• Ensure all kitchens co-workers fully understand the causes of sad flow and follow the correct procedures to ensure they are minimised and continually improved
• Support the kitchens shopkeeper in raising the competence level of the kitchen team, and liaise with the store Competence Development Specialist to keep updated on the latest IKEA learning tools and methods
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 by email to attend a face-to- face interview.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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• Experience in kitchen planning is advantageous, although not required and you have a strong passion for creating togetherness and coaching others.
• You are motivated to drive the business by ensuring an excellent guest experience to best place IKEA in the Kitchens market and to help inspire and engage co-workers to design the kitchen of our guest's dreams.
• Confidence to take personal initiatives and be open to change, with the ability to improve the competence of the team.
• Confident in using computer software.

• The Start Date of employment will be 9th February 2025
• The starting salary for this role is £29831.00 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week including 2 weekends per month
• 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.
• ​iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal​.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks​.