Job Description

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Senior Commercial Furniture Fitter

Abbey Business Interiors has specialised in the supply and installation of commercial furniture for over 30 years. We deliver tailored solutions to clients across workplace, education and hospitality environments. Our team takes pride in professionalism, precision and customer service.

Purpose of the role

Abbey are seeking a full-time Senior Commercial Furniture Fitter to join our reputable and thriving business. This is a hands-on role requiring proven experience in fitting and installing commercial furniture. You will be working across a diverse range of projects, ensuring installations are carried out safely, accurately and to the highest professional standard.

This is a physically demanding and varied role -- not a typical 9-5. You must be flexible for early starts, late finishes, overnight stays and occasional weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery, assembly and installation of furniture to commercial premises including offices, schools, restaurants and bars. Assist in loading delivery vehicles at our Cheltenham warehouse and ensure all equipment is present for installation Travel to projects across the UK and safely deliver, assemble and set-out furniture. Read and interpret construction drawings to aid in the assembly of bespoke items. Follow site plans and furniture schedules to ensure accurate placement and installation. Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients to ensure a smooth installation process. Act as senior point of contact on-site, coordinating tasks and supervising junior fitters. Demonstrate a flexible working attitude; early starts and late finishes are often required, sometimes with overnight stays and weekend work. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Conduct quality checks and snagging to ensure all installations meet company and client standards. Ensure all work is carried out safely and complies with health and safety regulations. Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in safe and efficient working order.

Qualifications, Skills and Professional Experience

We are looking for someone with a minimum of two or more years' experience working as a furniture fitter. You must have an in depth knowledge of furniture assembly and construction of workplace furniture.

A key factor will be the ability to work well alongside others with excellent interpersonal skills, as you will be communicating with colleagues and clients. You should also be able to work well independently, take initiative whilst being proactive and solution focused, and have excellent time management skills.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a keen eye for detail, as you will be expected to respond promptly to issues which may arise onsite with a positive attitude, keeping the client and colleagues informed as appropriate.

The candidate must be flexible to work outside of normal office hours as travel throughout the UK, early starts, late finishes and weekend work are often required. A full UK driving licence is required for this role, with your own transport to get to our warehouse.

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on the vacancy page on our website.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Company for six months.

Location:

Cheltenham, GL51 9FB

Contract

Type: Permanent

Hours:

Full time 45 hours per week between 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Salary:

30,000 - 35,000 per annum + OTE

Benefits:

Holiday starting at 20 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 25 days, On top of your holiday allowance, you are also entitled to a day off for Christmas Eve when it falls in the working week, a day off for your birthday during that week, and a day off to volunteer in a charity of your choice, Life assurance of 2x your annual salary, Critical illness cover of 1x your annual salary.

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