Upholsterer

Full Job Description

Upholsterer
Pay: £15.91 p/h
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Our award winning client is seeking an experienced upholsterer to join their company. The company provides luxury bespoke furniture to their high-end customers for boats and residential properties and has great career progression opportunities.

MAIN DUTIES

• Completion of upholstery to a very high-quality standard, whilst meeting deadlines.
• Being proactive in the planning of work to ensure all avoidable problems are avoided. 
• Working with the production team through all stages of the work instructions and schedules.
• Hands-on approach to all aspects of the role.
• Working with the production team and line managers as part of continued improvements and ensuring quality standards are adhered to.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3+ years experience in bespoke / luxury furniture production
• Ability to produce high-quality bespoke furniture to an excellent standard of techniques, including deep buttoning etc.
• Competent with both modern and traditional upholstery methods and techniques.
• Preparation of frames and knowledge of foam, springs and bodywork build.
• Fully experienced in a wide range of power and hand tools, such as foam saws, drills, heat guns, steamers.
• Experience and knowledge of templating, cutting leather, vinyl, canvas, textiles & foams, chasing, glueing & foam construction, stapling, fitting & dressing finished items.
• Displays competence in reading and understanding technical production drawings / sketches.