Company description About IKEA Kuwait

IKEA is the leading Life at Home brand in Kuwait. We offer well-designed, functional, and affordable, good quality home furnishing beautiful solutions, produced with care for people and the environment. There are several companies with different owners, working under the IKEA Brand, all sharing the same vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people.

IKEA has been in Kuwait for more than 40 years, operated by Al Homaizi Limited and is very well established in Kuwait. IKEA has 6 stores in Kuwait, IKEA The Avenues, The Warehouse, 360, Assima Mall, Khiran Mall and IKEA For Business in Shuwaikh.

Who we are and how we work

We believe in people. We have an optimistic attitude in the way we are and in the way we do things. We believe in diversity, equality and inclusion because they increase our understanding of our customers and each other. We empower and develop our teams through on-job intensive trainings, working together and providing an international and diverse workplace.

In IKEA, every job is different, and every day is different. Are you up to the challenge to join our dynamic and creative work environment?

Job description

Serve as a technical and professional expert responsible for the operation and maintenance of all building systems and related software, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Additionally, support the team in implementing procedures and policies to maintain safety, compliance, and efficiency across IKEA facilities.

• Ensure the store provides a safe and secure environment for customers, visitors, and co-workers at all times.
• Oversee general maintenance and repair/replacement of buildings, property, fixtures, and equipment—including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, electronics, carpentry, and painting—on a regular basis.
• Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Respond promptly and effectively to all emergency calls within the store, ensuring issues are resolved completely.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to maintain optimal functionality of all systems.
• Align with maintenance action plans, maintain accurate equipment tracking reports, and supervise service providers to ensure quality and compliance.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance issues before they escalate.
• Understand the store and department action plans, take responsibility for departmental goals, and actively contribute to achieving them.
• Promote IKEA’s social and environmental commitments and collaborate with the team to support sustainability initiatives.
• Report any security breaches immediately to the concerned authority and manager.
• Be familiar with all security-related emergency response procedures and follow policies at all times.
• Adhere to IKEA supply chain and security policies and report any identified breaches to the concerned manager.

Qualification

• Previous experience working in a maintenance department or similar technical environment.
• Open to change and highly flexible, adapting easily to new situations and priorities.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team, supporting and learning from others.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to prioritize and organize your own work to make the best use of time and resources.
• Ability to work together in the maintenance team, with flexibility to work in any of the IKEA facilities in Kuwait.

More Information

Please send your CV in English and tell us in which direction you would like to take career, if you are experienced in a particular field or looking for completely new challenges.