Officemaker - Guernsey

22/12/2023

We would like to wish all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 We would also like to thank you all for your continued support throughout 2023. We look forward to working with you in 2024.
Our opening hours next week will be Wednesday 27th 8am-5pm Thursday 28th 8am-5pm and Friday 29th 8am-12pm.

22/12/2023

It was great working with the team at Ron Short Centre for their Enabling Technology Suite. They really do some fantastic work at the centre. This was a fully bespoke project with their logo incorporated into the design. Plus our acoustic screens are made using 100% recycled plastic from old drinks bottles 😊

SHOUT OUT: Thanks to our friends at Officemaker - Guernsey for designing and installing the sound insulation for our Enabling Technology Suite. It looks fantastic!!!

31/10/2023

In line with the States of Guernsey guidance we have taken the decision to not make any deliveries on Thursday for the safety of our team. The sales team will still be available to take telephone calls and emails working from home. We will endeavour to make as many deliveries tomorrow and return to a normal delivery service as soon as it’s safe to do so. With the cancellation of ferry services to the island, orders will take longer to reach you. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.

28/09/2023

For this client we removed and recycled their old chairs. We then reutilised their good existing desks tops and fitted them to our Sit Stand frames. Saving money for the client and saving the environment ♻️ Along with interior works and carpets the whole project was completed within two weeks and comprised of over 50 individual work stations. These included personal desk drawers, gas assisted monitor arms, desktop power access, privacy screens made from recycled plastic and our best selling TSKFA MESH chairs.

26/09/2023

It’s been a while since we last posted here, below is a snap shot of what we have been up to…

We are here for you from concept to completion of your office refurbishment. Recycling your old furniture, making use of your existing desk tops by fitting them to our Sit Stand frames, decoration, carpets and plants. We can provide it all. Along with our 5 year warranty on all new products.

Our desktop privacy screens are ethically and environmentally sourced. Made from 100% recycled drinks bottles.

Our office chairs and soft seating are available in fabrics made from recovered sea plastic waste. See SEAQUAL INITIATIVE for the amazing work they do. 12 million tonnes of plastic waste is dumped into our oceans per year. The use of this fabric will make a difference.

To discuss your office refurbishment, re configuration, new office furniture or up-cycling your current equipment, please contact [email protected]

30/05/2023

30/05/2023

We are loving these new meeting booths and workstation pods that we have recently installed for a client.

The Encore meeting booth has been designed to bring people together in a place where ideas, insight and inspiration can be shared. The fully upholstered cushion and back delivers comfort and lumber support with a modern design.

The Priva workstations bring a new level of flexibility to the office with versatile, individual cubicles to suit all working styles. Priva workstations are designed to provide a high level of acoustic and visual privacy in the modern office. With various sizes and layouts to choose from.

The client has received lots of positive feedback from their employees and clients alike.

Encore & Priva are both available with a large range of fabrics to choose from. Encore is also available with enclosed ends for a more formal feel, media pack and integrated power points.

To find out more information about our range of meeting booths, workstations and acoustic solutions please contact [email protected] or call 242575

Creating quiet spaces in todays modern collaborative open offices.

13/03/2023

Stores person/relief delivery driver.

We have a full time and a part time vacancy for a stores person/relief delivery driver.

You will be responsible for booking in deliveries, picking and packing orders along with delivery driving duty’s covering holidays and sickness. Full training will be given.

Applicants must have a full valid driving license.

Please apply in writing including a current CV for the attention of the Office Manager at the address below.

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

PO Box 551
Unit 1 Church Road Industrial Estate
Church Road
St Sampsons
Guernsey
GY1 6HU

Or for an informal chat please contact Darryl 242575

Supplier of office stationery, furniture, cleaning products, toiletries and refreshments.

11/11/2022

Showroom clearance sale!!!
Gas assisted sit stand home office desk. £299.00 nett saving £100.00 on RRP. Contact [email protected] for more information.

07/10/2022

Would you believe, the average age of the chairs these replaced were 13 years old!! Yes, 13 years and they were supplied by us at Officemaker. Simple changes to the office like a new chair can boost staff morale, improve productivity and refresh your working environment.

So it’s been another busy week here at Officemaker with over 150 chairs delivered to various clients across the island. Our Alliance and PSI chairs come with a 5 year warranty.

For more information or a free trial chair contact [email protected]

28/06/2022

Whether you need fans for the office or cool drinks for your staff, we have everything you need!

22/06/2022

Take your dog to work day

21/06/2022

Take your dog to work

29/04/2022

Creating a people first culture

As employee expectations rise, employers have a new challenge on their hands as they look for ways to retain and attract the best talent. A recent study by Microsoft found that as many as 41% of workers were intending to leave their current role within the next 12 months.

FREEDOM
Employees now want the freedom to work in their own way. They want employers to be flexible to different ways of working, they want to choose where they work from, when they work, to choose the tools they use to host their meetings..... And if they are doing a great job, then surely bosses would want to encourage this?

ALL CHANGE
We used to work in a world that was very work centric, work was about the job not the person, people were judged on hours spent at the office, a high value was placed on presentee-ism where workers could be seen and heard, and less so on productivity.
Many businesses owners have been surprised at the output from home workers during the pandemic, and are happy to accommodate the hybrid working model, but it is going to take more than a bit of flexibility to truly become employee centric.
Companies need to work hard to develop strategies that empower people to work in the way they want and really put people first, or risk losing them.

25/04/2022

Delivery driver/Furniture installer required.

A vacancy has arisen for a full time delivery driver/furniture installer. The position involves the delivery of office furniture and stationery items. This position would ideally suit a person who also has an interest/knowledge in assembling furniture. Full training will be given.

Applicants must have a full valid driving license.

The position requires delivery of heavy furniture items.

Hours will be 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Please apply in writing only including a current CV for the attention of the Office Manager at the address below. No telephone calls please.

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

PO Box 551
Unit 1 Church Road Industrial Estate
Church Road
St Sampsons
Guernsey
GY1 6HU

22/04/2022

A day in the life of a more eco you - your afternoon and evening!

12:30 - LOCAL LUNCH
If you can, try to buy fruit and veg that’s in season (grown in this country), it's great in the Spring and Summer when there is lots of juicy fruit and veg available but don’t forget the power of a good root vegetable soup recipe for the winter!

13:00 - FOSSIL FUEL FREE EXERCISE
Save on fees and fuel by NOT driving to your local gym - go for a walk or a bike ride instead!

15:00 - GREENER LOO BREAK
Sorry to go here, but flushing things down the toilet that are not bio-degradable is not ok. Wipes and sanitary products belong in the bin.
Check out Natracares range for chemical free, bio-degradable versions.

18:30 - CLEAN UP
Household cleaning products are not only full of toxins but often come in plastic containers. Look for inspiration online for how you can make your own, or buy small bottles of concentrate that you can add water to. Cut down on the amount of laundry you do and if you use disposable wipes (that guess what, are made of plastic) switch to a washable cloth.

22.30: - CLEAN YOUR TEETH WITH BAMBOO
Widely available bamboo toothbrushes are sustainable and 100% bio-degradable. You can even get those little interdental gap cleaners made from bamboo too. Don’t let any more of your 350 toothbrushes you will use in a lifetime end up in the sea.

15/04/2022

'Green washing' - our guide to help you choose genuine eco products

As buying green takes hold, we are seeing more companies being accused of 'greenwashing' (making false or misleading marketing claims about how green the product is that you’re buying).
Read on for some key indicators that products might not be as green as they seem...

Buzz words
Unfortunately there are no strict regulations for what constitutes a ‘green’ or ‘eco-friendly’ product so unless they are accompanied with backed up claims (eg made from 70% recycled waste), then best not to put too much stock in buzz words.

Images of nature
If a company is looking to push an eco message then images of trees, greenery and blue skies will all help confirm that message, but unless there are substantiated claims to their ‘green-ness’ you can’t be sure what looks green, actually is green.

The bigger picture
Companies may promote one (verified) aspect of their green message, but skim over murkier things happening in the background. A good example is plant-based milk; they have lower carbon emissions than cow’s milk but can cause environmental harm in others ways such as through their use of pesticides/excessive amounts of water.

Independent verification
Companies sometimes use their own icons to indicate a green range but these are for design purposes only. Those that have been independently verified by a third party will carry a logo to prove it and these are the ones you want to look out for.
Check out ecolabelindex.com for a full list of independent verifiers.

Our green choices for your workplace are exactly that - so whatever you need, rest assured the products you buy from us that have any 'environmentally friendly' accreditations are ethical and are a help in the fight against climate change.

14/04/2022

Work and learn from home with flexible furniture!

08/04/2022

A day in the life of a more eco you!
Attaining a greener lifestyle isn't only about using an electric car and taking a Staycation - little things throughout your working day can hugely impact on the amount of waste produced and needless energy used - here's a few things you can adopt each morning - you'll enjoy being a more eco you!

7:00am
TAKE A PLASTIC-FREE SHOWER
Most plastic bottles and containers can’t be recycled unless they are dismantled, and those pump dispensers we’ve all grown used to are one of the worst culprits with five different types of plastic used to make each one.
Make the switch to soap instead of shower gel and use a bar of shampoo - sounds odd but trust us, you won’t look back.
We love: Lush cruelty free shampoo soap, £8 (and you don’t even need conditioner).

7:30 BREAKFAST
The consumption of cereal in the UK is bigger than any other country in the world, and with that comes milk, one of the major contributors to climate change. Oat or almond milk are nutritious alternatives without the environmental impact.
We love: Alpro Soya Almond Milk.

7:45 OFFICE-BASED DAY?
In many bigger cities, companies will contribute towards their employees travel passes, making public transport a cheaper option. Why not speak to your employers and see if they will consider something similar?

8:15 STOP FOR COFFEE
Millions of us grab a coffee on the way to work creating mountains of waste that isn’t recycled. Take your own re-usable cup, or better still make your own before you set off.

05/04/2022

We can save your business time and money by providing supplies for your facility at the same time as your office supplies. We’re experts in sourcing and supplying hygiene, catering, washroom and workplace safety supplies.

05/04/2022

Sit Stand Desk Converter
ONLY £199.00

01/04/2022

Are you up for the Challenge?
We all know that health and well being are an absolute top priority for all of us, but why not take that a step further by doing yourself some good (with a bit of exercise) and generate some much needed money for two of the best charities out there - Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support?

You can start straight away by taking up one of the challenges listed below during April - or if you don't quite feel fit enough just yet, you can get in trim in time for the Great North Swim which takes place in June!

Full details are available online - check it out, get involved and raise some cash!

Dog Walking Challenge
Walk two miles a day with your dog in April and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
CHARITY: CANCER RESEARCH UK

Squat Challenge
Complete 100 squats a day in April and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
CHARITY: CANCER RESEARCH UK

The Wheelie Big Challenge
Take on The Wheelie Big Challenge by completing 30, 60 or 90 miles on wheels throughout the month of April. Whether that is on a skateboard, in a wheelchair, roller skating, or cycling, you will help them to be there for people living with cancer.
CHARITY: MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

Great North Swim 1 Mile
Looking for your next open water swimming challenge? The Great North Swim 1 mile is located at the stunning Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park.
CHARITY: MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
WHEN: 10-12 JUNE 2022

25/03/2022

Spring into action!

There's no denying that Spring has definitely sprung, with signs of new life all around us, and with the clocks moving the days are longer and (hopefully) a bit brighter. The only downside of this is you notice how dusty and possibly neglected your workplace may have got during the last few months!

Spring cleaning can be a thing of dread, but it doesn't have to be. Having a good sort and clear out of paperwork and accumulated clutter that is in every work place will not only give you a serious boost, it will also mean you don't have that anxiety of ID fraud and theft once you've dealt with last years paperwork.
Old trade magazines, brochures and catalogues can all be sent to paper recycling along with any leftover packaging you may have kicking about.

Along with cleaning up why not brighten up your office with some colour coordinated essentials? Many products are available in beautiful pastel shades, so you can either mix and match, or go all out for one colourway - lime green box files, stapler, hole punch and desk tidy items can really make a statement - and put a smile on your face!

Whatever you need for your Spring time clean up and clear out we can help you - check out our webstore or get in touch!

18/03/2022

Overflowing with filing? We can help you!

The last few weeks of March can be really frantic for some businesses, trying to get all the previous years paperwork in shape, ready for the new financial year - a mix of sorting, filing, and shredding and binning!

A bit like doing the Spring cleaning, it's not a task that many enjoy, but once done it's a thing which gives immense satisfaction, and most importantly gives a feeling of safety and security knowing that confidential data is where it should be - or shredded to avoid any chance of ID fraud occurring.

Whether you need a new or bigger shredder, some suspension files and archive boxes or a set of cabinets to house it all, we can help you!

Visit our webstore or contact us directly, we're here to help you! 😀

14/03/2022

Introducing The Cheeky Panda Range – Inspiring a fun, environmentally conscious healthy lifestyle. The Cheeky Panda Collection is made from bamboo making it kinder to skin & ultra sustainable.

11/03/2022

Which BIC are you?
Sure, we've all heard of BIC Cristal, and most of us can't get by without one for daily note taking, doodling or just something to fidget with during meetings, but have you tried any other pens from the huge range that BIC produce? The ever popular 4 colours range is available with fancy metallic coloured barrels, with different pastel ink shades to boot, or how about the quick drying magic of the GEL-Ocity range? No more smudgy fingers or blobbed on paper when you write with that one.
Many of the most popular lines are available in bigger packs, and buying in bulk not only saves you money, but also means less packaging, and less delivery drops, so save money, save waste - feel good!

Checkout BIC and our other writing solutions on our webstore - or get in touch directly - we're happy to help!

04/03/2022

They're called essentials for a reason!

A good day at work or a bad day at work can be down to certain things -
a pen that refuses to write smoothly, that leaves an inky, blobby mess all over your hand written letter,
a calculator with dead batteries, an empty or broken stapler, a dried out glue stick...
You can almost guarantee to make every day a good work day by having a stock of decent essentials
to work with you, instead of against you!

Whether you're short of a Sharpie, low on labels, run out of ring binders or clean out of correction mice, just checkout our webstore to get restocked - or get in touch directly - we're ready to give you Essential help!

02/03/2022

“Choose the world you want” The Fairtrade movement is constantly growing, with more and more businesses, individuals and groups helping to contribute towards such a worthy cause.