Upholsterer

Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £41,500 per annum (£18.80 per hour)

Are you an experienced Upholsterer looking to work on high-end bespoke furniture for some of London's most prestigious commercial fit-out projects?

A leading specialist fit-out manufacturer based in Basildon is looking to recruit a skilled Upholsterer to join their experienced Upholstery team. Working in a modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, you'll produce bespoke upholstered furniture and interiors to the highest standards for luxury commercial environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Furniture Upholsterer or Reupholsterer with knowledge of both modern and traditional upholstery techniques to join a well-established business offering long-term stability, excellent benefits and regular overtime.

• £41,500 per annum (£18.80 per hour)
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Regular overtime available
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit (4x annual salary)
• Simply Health Cash Plan after successful probation
• Free on-site parking
• Permanent, full-time position

As an Upholsterer, you'll manufacture and restore high-quality bespoke furniture, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the production process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Stripping and preparing furniture for upholstery and reupholstery
• Measuring, templating and cutting fabrics and leather hides
• Shaping foam and preparing frames using springs, webbing and upholstery materials
• Applying buttons, piping, facings, decorative studs and other finishing details
• Reading and working from technical drawings and production specifications
• Producing high-quality upholstered furniture to exact customer specifications
• Identifying and reporting any production or design issues
• Supporting continuous improvement across the upholstery department
• Assisting with occasional site installations when required
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

• Proven experience as an Upholsterer, Furniture Upholsterer or Reupholsterer
• Experience with both modern and traditional upholstery techniques
• City & Guilds or equivalent upholstery qualification is desirable
• Skilled working with a wide variety of fabrics, leather and upholstery materials
• Ability to read and interpret technical and production drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Cutting and sewing experience would be advantageous
• Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

If you're an experienced Upholsterer looking to join a leading manufacturer producing bespoke furniture for prestigious commercial projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future.