Trainee Upolsterer page is loaded## Trainee Upolstererlocations: Exetertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11339**Salary**Competitive**We’re looking for a** **Trainee Upholsterer** **to join our trim shop at our Exeter depot, working alongside our current upholsterer to learn how to repair and maintain the interior of South West’s fleet and to become a future upholstery specialist.*** **Maintenance:** Maintaining and repairing the interior of Stagecoach buses - including seats, panels, and other fabric components* **Material handling:** Selecting, cutting, and preparing upholstery materials - moquette, leather, vinyl and foam in line with requirements* **Machine handling:** Utilizing sewing machines and handheld power tools to create and assemble upholstery pieces and fastening them securely to the vehicle* **Workmanship****:** Ensuring high-quality workmanship, you’ll have a keen-eye for detail, and adherence to specification with a creative flair to modify and create custom finishes**.** Ensure quality standards and acceptable output levels are met* **Communication & collaboration:**communicating and collaboration with the current upholsterer, and the wider engineering team about upholstery requirements* **Health & Safety Compliance****:** Ensure that activities comply with health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment* **Workshop support:**Assist with cleaning, tidying and maintenance tasks in the workshop**Desirable experience:*** **Experience** in a creative field* **Genuine interest in upholstery*** Ability to **learn new skills and techniques*** Strong **personal skills**, including effective **communication**, **self-motivation**, and a focus on **accuracy** and **quality*** The ability to **plan and prioritise** work efficiently, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely and organised mannerIf you’re interested in this position, please send a full CV and covering letter via Workday posting or via email to Charlotte Trussler charlotte.trussler@stagecoachbus.com - Closing date: 12th September 2025Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.**Location:**Exeter Depot Matford Park Road Exeter EX2 8FDFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.
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