Hand Sewing Operative

Location: Greater London

Job Summary

Corr Recruitment is looking for an experienced Hand Sewing Operative for our client in Chiswick, who is responsible for carrying out detailed hand stitching and finishing work on sofas and upholstered furniture. The role involves sewing fabric, leather, and upholstery materials by hand to ensure strong seams, neat finishing, and high-quality sofa production.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform hand stitching on sofas and upholstered furniture during the production process.

* Sew and secure fabric, leather, piping, and seams where machine sewing is not suitable.

* Attach and secure buttons, trims, and decorative details on sofas.

* Repair or reinforce seams and upholstery components when required.

* Ensure all hand-sewn work meets company quality standards and specifications.

* Assist upholsterers with finishing work on sofa frames, cushions, and arms.

* Inspect finished pieces for quality, alignment, and durability.

* Follow production schedules and instructions from supervisors.

* Maintain sewing tools such as needles, thread, scissors, and other hand tools.

* Keep the workspace clean and follow health and safety guidelines.

Skills and Requirements

* Experience in hand sewing, upholstery, tailoring, or textile work preferred.

* Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.

* Ability to work with different sofa materials such as fabric, leather, foam coverings, and padding.

* Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced sofa manufacturing environment.

* Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a production team.

Benefits:

* Early finish on Fridays at 12:00.

* Opportunities to further develop your skills in upholstery.

* Immediate start available.

Salary & Terms

 * £14.50 per hour

* Monday – Thursday 08:00–16:30 and 08:00- 12:00 on Friday

* Temp to Perm

If interested, please apply Corr Recruitment Greenford Branch