Furniture Technician

About the Role

Do you take pride in your manual skills, enjoy troubleshooting, and restoring furniture to excellent condition? Castelan Group, a leading UK specialist in furniture repair and care, is seeking a Furniture Technician to join their field team based in Exeter, covering Cornwall and nearby regions. This role offers the chance to work independently visiting clients' homes and workplaces to inspect, diagnose, and repair various types of furniture to ensure quality restoration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments and repairs on upholstery, leather, wooden furniture, and related items.
• Identify faults and perform professional repairs maintaining high standards.
• Prepare accurate reports and submit information promptly.
• Aim for first-visit issue resolution and achieve quality targets.
• Recommend and promote furniture care products as appropriate.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle in excellent condition.
• Provide feedback and ideas to continuously improve service quality.

Candidate Profile

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a full UK driving licence (accepting up to six penalty points), and have proven hands-on experience repairing furniture or related materials such as wood or leather. Confidence working independently in customer environments is essential. A professional attitude with excellent interpersonal skills is required.

Additional desirable qualities include strong attention to detail, commitment to quality craftsmanship, effective communication, good time management, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to follow procedures while adapting to individual customer needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £30,832 and £32,659 annually depending on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• 24/7 GP access for employee and household.
• Discounts on cinema tickets, retail, and national brands.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
• Employee recognition programs and company celebrations.
• Mental Health First Aid and Employee Assistance Program providing counseling, financial, and legal guidance.
• Wellbeing initiatives, social events, and charity fundraising activities.
• Free on-site parking where available and easy access to transport links.

Additional Information

This is a local onsite full-time position based in Exeter, England. Applications must be submitted with CV and cover letter by Friday 21st August 2026; early closure applies if sufficient suitable candidates apply. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role. Recruitment via agencies is restricted to preferred supplier list partners only.