Upholsterer

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer.  They are looking for an experienced Upholsterer to work in their busy factory.  This is a permanent, full time role.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Over a year’s recent experience in furniture upholstery.
• Strong understanding of upholstery techniques including cutting, sewing, padding, webbing, fitting, and finishing.
• Ability to use upholstery tools and machinery safely and correctly.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality finishes.
• Strong problem solving ability when working with complex or bespoke pieces.
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Salary: £14.85 per hour + Bonus (circa £40 - £110 a month depending on performance), also discretionary twice annual bonus based on overall company performance.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 7.00am - 11.00am

Breaks: One 30-minute break (paid), two 15-minute breaks (unpaid)

Benefits include:

• Additional Holidays for Long Service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Free on-site parking
• Events

Responsibilities:

• To Upholster various items of furniture from the frame up to finished items.
• Use a variety of tools such as staple guns & drills, in addition to hand tools to manufacture a wide range of furniture.
• Read and follow upholstery specifications, drawings, and production instructions.
• Repair or re-upholster existing furniture when required.
• To complete work to a high-quality standard, whilst meeting deadlines.
• To work with the production team to achieve the production schedule.

This job would suit someone from with experience as an Upholsterer with similar job titles such as Upholstery Operative / Upholstering Operator / Furniture Fixer / Furniture Fitter / Trimer / Sofa Builder / Sofa Assembler / Furniture Assembly Operative / Furniture Finisher / etc.