Furniture Technician / Handyman

Overview

Join G4S in Cheltenham as a Furniture Technician / Handyman, a full-time permanent role offering a rewarding, practical position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. This vital role supports the Accommodation and Infrastructure Service Team by maintaining and assembling furniture and fixtures, ensuring a safe and functional workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and upkeep of furniture throughout the site.
• Assembly, installation, and dismantling of furniture and office fittings such as whiteboards, noticeboards, and shelving.
• Assistance with furniture delivery and relocation tasks.
• Administration of building lockers and management of secure cupboard keys.
• Executing assigned planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance duties on site.
• Safely escort contractors and visitors when necessary.
• Adherence to health and safety protocols, promptly reporting any hazards or near misses.
• Maintain professional communication with client representatives daily.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends to meet project deadlines.

Candidate Requirements

• Practical skills in handiwork or DIY, or experience from a semi-skilled trade.
• Customer-oriented attitude with effective verbal communication skills.
• Dependability, conscientiousness, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• Highly organized with resourcefulness to solve problems efficiently under pressure.

Compensation and Working Conditions

The position offers a salary of £28,646 per year and demands a standard workweek of 40 hours, Monday to Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. It is a permanent role based onsite in Cheltenham.

Benefits

• A 2.5% Golden Hello payment upon employment start.
• Annual retention bonus of £2,000 (pro-rated for part-time).
• Generous holiday entitlement totaling 33 days, which includes 8 bank holidays.
• Personalized training, career progression, and development opportunities.
• Refer-a-friend incentive program.
• Employer-contributed pension scheme.
• Coverage under G4S Life Assurance and subsidized healthcare plan.
• Charity donation matching and payroll giving programs.
• Access to confidential counseling and round-the-clock health support.
• Discounts across high street retailers, travel, and more.

Additional Information

Applicants must obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance to a high government standard due to the sensitive nature of this role. G4S is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, inviting all qualified individuals regardless of personal characteristics to apply. Candidates with disabilities meeting minimum qualifications will be granted an interview. Assistance for special requirements during recruitment is available upon request by contacting the recruitment team.