Senior Upholsterer

Job in Durham, Durham County, DN85JU, England, UK

Listing for: THE TALENT BRANCH

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-21

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Fabrication, Manufacturing Production, Woodworking

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 45000 GBP Yearly GBP 35000.00 45000.00 YEAR

SENIOR UPHOLSTERER NORTH EAST ENGLAND £35,000 TO £45,000 Are you an experienced upholsterer who has outgrown your current role? This is a rare opportunity for a skilled Senior Upholsterer to join a long-established upholstery manufacturing business in the North East of England, offering a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience one of the strongest packages available for an upholsterer in the region.

This is a full-time, permanent workshop-based position working Monday to Friday with no weekend working. You will be producing bespoke upholstered furniture to an exceptional standard, playing a senior role in the day-to-day quality and output of the workshop. If you are a time-served upholsterer with a passion for your craft and the ability to work to a high finish across traditional and modern upholstery techniques, this role has been designed with you in mind.

What you will be doing as Senior Upholsterer:
Producing high-quality upholstered furniture from frame to finish. Working across a variety of fabric types, cuts, and upholstery techniques including traditional and modern methods. Maintaining quality control and finish standards across the workshop. Supporting and sharing knowledge with colleagues where required. Contributing to a well-run, professional manufacturing environment.

What you will need:

Solid, demonstrable experience as an upholsterer in a workshop or manufacturing setting. The ability to work independently and produce a high-quality finish consistently. Knowledge of upholstery materials including fabrics, foams, springs, and frames. A positive, professional attitude and the ability to perform under production conditions. What is on offer:
Salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience. 28 days holiday including bank holidays. Workplace pension. Permanent, full-time contract. Monday to Friday working pattern. This Senior Upholsterer role is commutable from Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Darlington, and the wider North East.