Furniture Technician
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/156986
- Location: Colchester
- Job type: Full Time - 37 hours per week
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Closing date: 15 May 2026
About the role
- 37 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday - 08:00 - 16:00 and Friday - 08:00 - 15:30
- £12.71 per hour
- Free Car parking
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Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Furniture Technician to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. This is a hands-on role supporting the delivery, repair, maintenance and management of furniture within a busy MOD environment.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Accommodation Services Unit (ASU), helping to ensure high standards of customer service and operational delivery are maintained across the site. This role would suit someone practical, reliable and customer focused with experience in furniture repairs, warehouse operations or maintenance support.
As a Furniture Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out furniture repairs, deliveries, collections and stock management while ensuring all work is completed in line with service standards and contractual requirements.
You will work closely with the ASU Furniture Supervisor and wider operational teams to support daily Help Desk Calls (HDCs), programmed maintenance and warehouse operations.
What you’ll do:
- Carrying out furniture repairs, maintenance and component replacements
- Delivering, assembling, repairing and replacing furniture across site locations
- Removing damaged furniture and disposing of items in line with procedures
- Responding to Help Desk Calls (HDCs) and ensuring tasks are completed within required timescales
- Recording and updating HDC information accurately on daily record sheets
- Preparing monthly audit paperwork and supporting stock audits
- Undertaking furniture audits using CAFM systems including Planet
- Selecting and preparing furniture or components required for repairs and maintenance
- Assisting with warehouse duties including loading and unloading deliveries and collections
- Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and organisation
- Ensuring furniture and component stock remains serviceable and available
- Updating handheld scanners daily, weekly and monthly as required
- Liaising with customers, unit representatives and colleagues to support service delivery
- Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
- Supporting monthly furniture and component stock takes
- Operating a forklift truck once trained
- Assisting colleagues and wider teams during periods of absence or increased workload
- Ensuring company vehicles are kept clean and maintained in a serviceable condition
- Following all Health & Safety procedures and maintaining safe working practices at all times
What you bring:
- 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
- Must be 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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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Colchester, United Kingdom, CO2 7UT
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