Mobile Upholsterer

Mobile Upholsterer

We are currently recruiting a Mobile Upholsterer to join a leading specialist in commercial furniture repair, reupholstery and refurbishment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced upholsterer looking to move beyond a traditional workshop environment into a customer-facing role, working across a variety of commercial sites.

Location: London & South West
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Overtime: Paid at a flat rate, with regular overtime available (typically 15-20 hours per week)
Working Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible depending on customer requirements)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Relocation Support: Available

About the Role
As a Mobile Upholsterer, you will travel to commercial client sites carrying out high-quality upholstery repairs, refurbishment and reupholstery work. This role is ideal for an experienced bench upholsterer who is looking for greater independence and responsibility while representing the business professionally on-site.
You will be provided with a fully equipped company van, phone, tablet and business expense card, allowing you to deliver exceptional service to well-known hospitality, leisure and commercial clients across your allocated region.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out upholstery repairs and refurbishment work at customer sites.
• Repair and restore commercial furniture including chairs, sofas, booths and banquette seating.
• Replace fabrics, foam, padding, covers and damaged components.
• Assess furniture condition and recommend suitable repair solutions.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship while meeting customer expectations.
• Travel to customer locations throughout your designated region.
• Operate upholstery tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards at all times.
• Complete job reports accurately using company systems.
• Manage tools, materials and daily workload effectively.
• Represent the company professionally while building positive relationships with customers.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in commercial upholstery, reupholstery or furniture repairs.
• Strong upholstery skills, including repairs, reconditioning and reupholstery.
• Experience with pattern matching and buttoning is highly desirable.
• Sewing experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel across your allocated region.

What We Offer

• Company van for business use.
• Company phone and tablet.
• Business expense and parking card provided.
• All work-related travel expenses covered.
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Ongoing training, shadowing and skills development.
• Permanent, full-time position with long-term career progression.

Relocation Support
Using our bespoke Recruit and Relocate solution, Workforce can support candidates relocating for this opportunity by assisting with accommodation sourcing and helping them settle into their new location.

Apply today and take the next step in your upholstery career with Workforce!