Upholstery Machinist

Atlas Contract Furniture are looking for an experienced Upholstery Machinist to join our friendly team.

At Atlas, we design and manufacture quality, bespoke and long lasting contract furniture for bars, pubs, clubs, universities and restaurants in the UK and across Europe.

You will be joining a team of highly motivated individuals who ensure the Atlas high standards are maintained at all times.

This is a permanent position. Hours worked are 40 hours per week, either 7.30am to 4.00pm or 8.30am to 5.00pm.

You will be responsible for:

• Cutting out fabric to make components
• Sewing cushions
• Tacking, as and when required, to keep in line with schedules
• Adding trimmings such as piping, fringing and buttons
• Preparing patterns and templates
• Working to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining high quality

We are looking for these skills:

• Extensive sewing experience within a similar background essential
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Upholstery experience desirable, including cutting, tacking and pattern matching
• Ability to maintain superior quality and pace
• Happy to work in a team
• Good knowledge of soft covers and leathers

Salary:
From £16.00 per hour dependent on experience.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

Equal opportunities

Atlas Contract Furniture is an equal opportunities employer. We will treat everyone equally and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Atlas Contract Furniture shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate is submitted for a vacancy. Atlas Contract Furniture will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate's merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.