Upholsterer (Bespoke & Production)
£18.00–£20.00+ per hour £37,440–£41,600+
Site Rate £290 per day
(Training rate: £14.00 per hour (£29,120 per annum) for up to 3 months while learning the client's methods)
Upholsterer Opportunity:
We're recruiting experienced upholsterers / bench upholsterers / upholstery technicians for a client producing bespoke, high quality upholstered furniture to a premium standard. You will handle frame prep, foaming and padding, fabric and leather upholstery, pattern cutting, deep-buttoning, fluting, headboards, banquette seating, and optional on-site work
Upholsterer role includes:
* High quality, bespoke furniture and production work
* Friendly, fun workshop environment with free parking
* Respected British maker with steady growth and modern methods
* Paid properly for productivity and finish
Upholsterer Responsibilities:
* Upholster bespoke and production pieces to showroom quality
* Meet production targets without compromising finish
* Build prototypes and samples from drawings and briefs
* Keep your bench and area organised, safe, and efficient
* Support stock awareness and communicate any shortages
* Take up optional site or ship projects when available
Upholsterer Experience:
* Proven upholstery experience in domestic and/or commercial settings
* Skills in pattern making, fabric and leather handling, foaming, stitching, and tacking
* A craftsperson's eye for detail, symmetry, and finishing
* A positive, can-do attitude and pride in british craftsmanship
Upholsterer rewards and progression:
* High earning potential at £18–£20+ per hour on production plus site and ship rates up to around £290 per day where applicable
* Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week with stable workflows
* Supportive team culture and free on-site parking
* Clear progression from training wage to production pay, typically within three months depending on performance
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