"The Comfy Workplace is not just our name, it's our aim!"
ABOUT US
We specialise in office ergonomics, sustainable furniture and acoustic solutions (with 35 years of experience supplying conventional office furniture too) and are ideally placed to service organisations across the North-East and Cumbria, and their regional offices/homeworkers across the UK.
Meet The Team
Rich
Products and Services Director
RICH AYRE
In 2011 Richard and Melanie set up the Comfy Workplace.
With over 35 years of experience, Richard specialises in office ergonomics, sustainability, acoustics and conventional furniture.
He is also our lead Ergonomic/DSE Assessor, qualified to Advanced level and also holds Emergency First Aid in the Workplace Level 6, First Aid for Outdoor Incident Management Level 6 and is qualified in pre-hospital care.
When not thinking about chairs, Richard volunteers his time with the Mountain Rescue Team and enjoys various other outdoor pursuits.
Mel
Support Services Director
Mel Ayre
Melanie’s background is in Human Resources, Health and Safety and Business Management, together with over five years experience in the office furniture industry prior to setting up The Comfy Workplace.
Melanie holds Business Management, CIPD and IOSH qualifications.
Melanie loves the outdoors and is an enthusiastic dog-lover, having two dogs named Penny and Fudge.
Ashley
Business Manager
Ashley ayre
Ashley began working with the Comfy Workplace in 2018 and joined permanently in 2022 on a part-time basis to help grow the business. Ashley’s expertise is in customer care, marketing and social media and she brings a fresh pair of eyes to the business.
Ashley loves travelling and cats, and is proud owner to Teddy, the naughty Maine Coon!
Qualified DSE assessor.
Our Online Store
We have selected the 'magnificent seven' brand-leading ergonomic chairs that we believe cover most common ergonomic needs in the workplace. These products are available UK-wide and delivered direct from the manufacturers' UK stock. We will support our customers every step of the way with advice including user set-up, correct adjustment and use from our advanced DSE Assessor.
FREE UK Delivery.