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About IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for many people. It does this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. It operates in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand – and has an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. IKEA is part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

It also develops, owns, and operates Shopping Centers that are anchored by IKEA and creates walkable communities by including residential, office, and other types of real estate in the development plans.

Works towards making sustainability a natural part of its everyday work. It is active in the communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women, and the environment.

Your role

Your Assignment

• You will be overseeing the cleanliness and ambiance of the office environment.
• You will be overseeing the maintenance of office facilities and equipment.
• You will be reporting any office-related issue i.e. equipment faulty/malfunction cases to the relevant stakeholders and ensure the issues are resolved.
• You will keep stock of office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• You will support in organizing the office events and manage related clerical tasks i.e. food arrangement, and sound system coordination.
• You will be supporting the process of vendor and payment management.
• You will be supporting in building IKEA as a great place to work.
• You will be performing other relevant duties when needed.

Training, development & rotations

IKEA has its system of learning and training designed for a specific job position. You will get introduction training as a new co-worker where you will learn about how the company operates, the safety and security rules, customer-friendly principles, and the environmental approach. You will also get a mentor – a colleague who answers all your questions shows you your department and introduces you to your colleagues. You will pass more training according to your training plan then.

Development possibilities in IKEA are as varied as the personalities of its co-workers. It has a Development talk at least once a year which is a friendly meeting with your manager where you agree together on where you would like to go and how you’d like to develop yourself in the future.

Salary & benefits

The average salary for an Intern at IKEA may range from MYR 10000 to MYR 19000 per year. Some of the employee benefits include Medical/RX, Dental/Vision, paid time off, parental leave, retirement, income protection, disability, and more.

Career progression

Working for the IKEA franchise makes you part of a fast-paced family of people who enjoy exceptional careers and learning possibilities. It has an ambitious expansion plan in Southeast Asia and is committed to helping people develop. Encourages co-workers to try different roles, change between functions and even move between countries (if that’s what you want!) It designs the career path with a manager and creates a development plan to help reach professional goals. As you grow, IKEA grows too. Explore many different work areas and search for available jobs.

Work-life balance

IKEA has a work-life balance rating of 3.6. The company cares about the employees Super fun place to work, with good benefits and amazing coworkers. Weekends are hectic and the weekdays are super slow, repetitive, and can get quite boring. Lots of night shifts for part-time workers.

Culture & Vibe

IKEA is a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. It comes from all over the world, but shares an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for many people”. How it realizes this vision is based on its shared humanistic values. These values guide the work and build an inclusive, open, and honest culture. It’s all based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm. It works hard but has fun doing it. Always looking for people who share a positive attitude and values.

IKEA believes that every individual has something valuable to offer and it strives to have the same values in the way it works. Togetherness is at the heart of the IKEA culture. 

About You

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Office Administration or equivalent. 
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Familiarity with office management procedures. 
• Strong work ethic & sense of commitment.
• A team player, enjoy building good working relationships at all levels.

How to apply

To apply for the job just click the "Apply on employer site" button below and submit your resume and credentials. You’ll be asked for your personal information and why you want to work for IKEA. It recommends you apply as soon as possible because it accepts ongoing applications and offers positions on a first-come, first-served basis.