Inter IKEA Group

IKEA Alexandra : Carpenter (One Year Contract)

Inter IKEA Group  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do 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. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

About the job

To support the Com&In team in securing high quality carpentry and paintwork throughout the store in a simple, safe and cost- and time-effective way. This will contribute to consumers' perception of the IKEA brand and the IKEA retailer as a high-quality and affordable home furnishing specialist.

Your assignment

  • Performs carpentry and painting maintenance duties;
  • Building of complex furniture installations, woodwork, fixtures and equipment such as bins, cabinets, cribs, wall construction, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, tilting, stairs, casings, and trim made of wood.
  • Planning and laying out of work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using a variety of carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
  • Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work; and selecting materials necessary for the work.
  • Painting and redecorating walls and other store areas.
  • Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paint required for different applications; preparing surface for painting by removing old finish and applying paint with spray gun or brush.
  • May mix colours, oils, white lead and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color or consistency.
  • Planning and ordering materials and resources, ensuring accurate costs are sought and agreed in order to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
  • Be conscious of the importance of safety at all times while working on the shop floor and take fast action when safety is compromised.
  • Working with your colleagues to make sure the store is always in excellent shape.
  • Stay up to date with knowledge about carpentry to increase quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

Your profile

  • You have at least 3 years relevant experience in carpentry ideally in a commercial business, construction and building industry or exhibition installation.
  • You have general painting, decorating and other trade skills experience.
  • You are confident in approaching and communicating clearly with different people in various situations.
  • Ability to explain ideas and solutions verbally and good attention to detail.
  • Good personal discipline on your responsibility, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Additional Information

Please apply by 31-MAR-2026

Inter IKEA Group

About Inter IKEA Group

ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.

How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.

ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP

The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.

• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.

• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.

• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Delft, NL
Year Founded
1989
Website
ikea.com
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