Upholsterer

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer. They are looking for an experienced Upholsterer to work in their busy factory. This is a permanent, full time role. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: * Over a year’s recent experience in furniture upholstery. * Strong understanding of upholstery techniques including cutting, sewing, padding, webbing, fitting, and finishing. * Ability to use upholstery tools and machinery safely and correctly. * Good attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality finishes. * Strong problem solving ability when working with complex or bespoke pieces. * Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Salary: £14.85 per hour + Bonus (circa £40 - £110 a month depending on performance), also discretionary twice annual bonus based on overall company performance. Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 7.00am - 11.00am Breaks: One 30-minute break (paid), two 15-minute breaks (unpaid) Benefits include: * Additional Holidays for Long Service * Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave * Free on-site parking * Events Responsibilities: * To Upholster various items of furniture from the frame up to finished items. * Use a variety of tools such as staple guns & drills, in addition to hand tools to manufacture a wide range of furniture. * Read and follow upholstery specifications, drawings, and production instructions. * Repair or re-upholster existing furniture when required. * To complete work to a high-quality standard, whilst meeting deadlines. * To work with the production team to achieve the production schedule. This job would suit someone from with experience as an Upholsterer with similar job titles such as Upholstery Operative / Upholstering Operator / Furniture Fixer / Furniture Fitter / Trimer / Sofa Builder / Sofa Assembler / Furniture Assembly Operative / Furniture Finisher / etc