Upholstery Technician – Employed or Self-Employed
(Realistic Earnings up to £55,000 per year)
Are you an experienced upholsterer who enjoys working on the road, solving problems on-site and getting well paid for it?
This role gives you two clear options:
* Employed Upholstery Technician: £35,000 base salary with realistic earnings of £45,000–£55,000+ through regular overtime.
* Self-Employed Upholstery Technician: £220 per day (negotiable) with fuel support on longer-distance work (circa £60,000 OTE based on a full schedule).
You’ll be working on commercial upholstery in a variety of hospitality and commercial venues – pubs, clubs, hotels, restaurants and other hospitality sites – with a steady flow of work all year round.
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing:
* On-site repair and restoration of commercial upholstery and furniture in hospitality and contract environments.
* Cutting, sewing, top-stitching, quilted work and button-back upholstery, using a mobile sewing setup where required.
* Travelling independently to different venues; some projects will involve occasional overnight stays (fully covered when employed).
* Producing high-quality, professional work, often to tight timescales, while maintaining a friendly, customer-focused approach.
Experience sought:
* Solid experience as an Upholstery Technician / Upholsterer in commercial furniture production, installation or restoration.
* Confident using mobile sewing machines for top-stitch, quilted and button-back work.
* Used to working at pace while maintaining accuracy and consistency .
* Organised, reliable and able to work independently on-site with minimal supervision.
* For contractors: you will need your own van and tools, with additional fuel support on longer journeys.
Employed Upholstery Technician
* £35,000 base salary
* Unlimited overtime with current team earnings typically around £45,000–£55,000+ per year
* Fully provided and serviced vehicle
* Fuel card, tools, travel expenses, parking and accommodation all covered
* Regular work with established commercial clients and a supportive operations team behind you
Self-Employed Upholstery Technician (Contractor)
* Up to £220 per day (negotiable)
* Fuel top-up support for longer-distance jobs
* Keep control of your own workload while plugging into a steady stream of commercial projects
* Ideal if you already run a small upholstery business and want consistent, well-paid contract work without chasing invoices
Who this role would suit:
* An experienced upholsterer who wants to maximise earnings while keeping the hands-on aspect of the job.
* Someone who enjoys variety, travelling to different sites, and seeing the results of their work immediately.
* A technician who prefers the stability and security of a permanent role with benefits, or
* A contractor who enjoys the freedom and higher day-rate model but still wants reliable work from a trusted partner.
To discuss the Upholstery Technician role further or to apply, get in touch:
Email: carlos@thetalentbranch.com
Phone: 07792 797476
Confidential conversations are welcome – if you have relevant upholstery experience, we can talk through both the employed and contractor options and see which works best for you.