Furniture Technician

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Furniture Technician to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. This hands‑on role supports the delivery, repair, maintenance and management of furniture within a busy MOD environment.

Work Hours and Compensation

37 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00, Friday 08:00 to 15:30.Pay: £12.71 per hour.Free car parking.

Responsibilities

• Carry out furniture repairs, maintenance and component replacements.
• Deliver, assemble, repair and replace furniture across site locations.
• Remove damaged furniture and dispose of items in line with procedures.
• Respond to Help Desk Calls (HDCs) and ensure tasks are completed within required timescales.
• Record and update HDC information accurately on daily record sheets.
• Prepare monthly audit paperwork and support stock audits.
• Undertake furniture audits using CAFM systems including Planet.
• Select and prepare furniture or components required for repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with warehouse duties, including loading and unloading deliveries and collections.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organisation.
• Ensure furniture and component stock remains serviceable and available.
• Update handheld scanners daily, weekly and monthly as required.
• Liaise with customers, unit representatives and colleagues to support service delivery.
• Carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Support monthly furniture and component stock takes.
• Operate a forklift truck once trained.
• Assist colleagues and wider teams during periods of absence or increased workload.
• Ensure company vehicles are kept clean and maintained in a serviceable condition.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and maintain safe working practices at all times.

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Basic understanding of furniture repairs and maintenance.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good timekeeping and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years.
• Over 25 years of age for company vehicle insurance purposes.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a similar furniture, maintenance, warehouse or operational role.
• Forklift experience or willingness to undertake training.
• PAT testing experience.

What We Offer

• On‑the‑job training with experienced professionals.
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications.
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Wellbeing support – unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial benefits – discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death‑in‑service benefit.
• Career growth – apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work perks – cycle‑to‑work scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

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