Department: Logistics

Direct Reports: None

Reporting to: Installation Team Leader

Location: Abbey Business Interiors, Unit 23, Neptune Business Centre, Cheltenham, GL51 9FB

Salary Scale: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum + OTE and overtime if available

Introduction

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

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 Interactions

Include both internal and external – Clients, suppliers, subcontractors and colleagues.

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 & Professional Experience

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.

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.

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.

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.