Upholsterer

Upholsterer

Basildon

Salary £41,500.00 (£18.80ph)

Do you want to work in a state-of-the-art facility producing work for some of the biggest names in London? If so a major fit out company based in Basildon are looking to recruit an Upholster to join their Upholstery team working on projects for some of their most prestigious clients. If you have proven upholstery experience with a knowledge of both modern and traditional upholstery techniques, then we want to hear from you.

Duties:

Strip and prepare furniture for reupholstery and upholstery
Measure, template and cut fabrics and leather hides
Shape foam and prepare frames using springs, webbing and upholstery materials
Apply buttons, piping, facings, decorative studs and other finishing details
Read and work from production drawings and specifications
Maintain exceptional quality standards throughout the manufacturing process
Report any design or production issues and assist with continuous improvement
Support colleagues within the upholstery department and undertake occasional site installations when required

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as an Upholsterer or Reupholsterer
Qualified in Modern & Traditional Upholstery (City & Guilds or equivalent preferred)
Skilled working with a wide range of fabrics and leather
Able to read technical and production drawings
Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Cutting and sewing experience would be an advantage
Flexible team player with a positive attitude

Benefits

£18.80 per hour
Hours 8.00am to 5pm Monday to Friday + Overtime
25 days holiday plus bank holiday (3 to be used for Christmas shutdown)
Auto enrolled pension scheme
Death is service benefit 4 x annual salary
Simply Health cash plan scheme after completion of probation

If you're an experienced Upholsterer looking to work on prestigious bespoke projects within a modern manufacturing environment, then call Julia @ Prime Appointments or apply via the link.

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role