Upholsterer

Upholsterer
Full time - 4 day working week - Monday to Thursday
Paying up to £19.00 per hour - DOE
Working hours are: Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 16.45pm, 39 hours per week
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Upholsterer to join a busy furniture manufacturing team. As a Skilled Upholsterer, you will be responsible for transforming raw materials into high-quality upholstered furniture pieces.
Your expertise and attention to detail will be essential in ensuring the superior craftsmanship and aesthetics of furniture products. If you have a passion for upholstery and take pride in your work, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing furniture manufacturing company

Responsibilities:

• Perform upholstery tasks on a variety of furniture pieces, including but not limited to sofas, chairs, ottomans, and headboards.
• Apply and attach upholstery materials using various techniques, including stapling, sewing, gluing, and tacking, while ensuring precision and consistency.
• Inspect furniture frames and make necessary repairs or modifications before upholstery to ensure structural integrity and stability.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to interpret furniture specifications, fabric choices, and customer preferences accurately.
• Work with a range of tools and equipment, such as upholstery machines and staple guns, ensuring their proper maintenance and safety.
• Uphold high-quality standards and attention to detail throughout the upholstery process to meet customer expectations and industry regulations.
• Adhere to production schedules, meet deadlines, and manage multiple upholstery projects concurrently while maintaining efficiency and quality.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Continuously improve skills and stay updated with industry trends, techniques, and new materials in upholstery.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Upholsterer, preferably in a furniture manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of upholstery materials, tools, techniques, and industry best practices.
• Ability to interpret furniture specifications, design drawings, and fabric patterns to produce high-quality upholstered pieces.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform intricate upholstery tasks.
• Familiarity with different furniture construction techniques and ability to make necessary repairs or modifications to furniture frames.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent quality standards throughout the upholstery process.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand, bend, lift, and carry heavy furniture pieces or materials.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with designers, production staff, and other team members.
• Upholstery certification or vocational training is preferred, but not required.

If you are a dedicated and skilled Upholsterer with a passion for creating exceptional furniture pieces, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join this team and contribute to the production of high-quality, beautifully upholstered furniture

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.

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