Upholsterer

Location: Glasgow

Upholsterer  A leading name in furniture restoration is expanding across the UK, Scotland and Ireland, and is looking to strengthen its team with skilled tradespeople who take real pride in their work.
This role suits an experienced Upholsterer, Furniture Technician, Furniture Repair Technician or Furniture Restorer with a solid background in modern domestic furniture production or restoration, who is ready to earn well, keep developing their skills and enjoy genuine independence in a field-based role.
What's on offer:  Basic salary from £33,710, with realistic total average earnings of £37,500 to £41,370 or more
Optional weekend overtime is paid at £220 per day
Performance-related bonus of up to £200 per month (Company average is currently £180.00 per month, so is very achievable)
Weekend work available at £220 per day (1 in 3 Saturdays required), with further weekend shifts available at an enhanced overtime rate of £220.00 per day at your leisure
Company vehicle and free fuel card provided
Tools, materials and restoration kits supplied, including leather and wood
23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year after 2 years' service up to a maximum of 28 days
Structured training and development programme
Life insurance and pension scheme
Gym membership
Employee discount schemes
What you'll be doing:  Visit customers in their own homes to inspect furniture and upholstery, diagnosing the repair or restoration work needed
Carry out repairs to upholstered furniture to a high standard, using the tools, materials and restoration kits provided
Produce clear, accurate written reports for both the business and the customer following each visit
Advise customers on ongoing product care and maintenance
Represent the business professionally and deliver a consistently excellent standard of customer service

What we're looking for:

Significant hands-on experience in domestic upholstery, furniture repair, or furniture production and restoration techniques
Strong working knowledge of modern furniture materials and repair methods
Confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear customer-facing reports
Well organised, proactive and methodical approach to your work
Able to remain calm and effective under pressure and to tight deadlines
Comfortable working independently, using your own initiative, as well as part of a wider team
Ready to apply?  If this sounds like the next step you've been waiting for, get in touch today to find out more about the role and the areas currently recruiting.