Upholsterer

Are you an experienced Upholsterer with a passion for furniture craftsmanship and producing high-quality finishes? Do you enjoy working on a variety of furniture, from newly manufactured sofas and chairs to reupholstery and restoration projects? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career within the upholstery trade.

Impact Recruitment are currently working with a specialist furniture manufacturer producing bespoke furniture and soft furnishings for universities, schools, care homes and commercial environments. They are looking for an Upholsterer to join their team in Wellingborough on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role within a small, friendly team, offering the opportunity to work on varied projects, take ownership of your workload and potentially develop into a more senior technical role over time.

Location: Wellingborough
Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 (40 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent

Duties:

• Upholster new furniture manufactured in-house, including sofas, chairs and other bespoke furniture.
• Reupholster existing furniture, including stripping down items and repairing frames where necessary.
• Prepare frames and fit webbing, foam, fabrics and sewn covers.
• Ensure correct tension, pattern alignment and a neat, high-quality finish.
• Check completed work for quality, comfort and consistency, correcting any defects.
• Follow job specifications and customer requirements when completing upholstery work.
• Plan upcoming workloads and prepare materials and components ahead of production.
• Maintain tools, equipment and a clean, organised work area.
• Follow safe working procedures and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Occasionally assist with deliveries, including loading, unloading and moving furniture at customer sites.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have previous experience upholstering furniture.
• Have practical knowledge of upholstery techniques, fabrics, foams and fillings.
• Be able to follow job specifications and consistently produce high-quality finishes.
• Be comfortable working independently and managing their own workload.
• Be organised and able to prioritise work to meet production deadlines.
• Have good attention to detail and take pride in their craftsmanship.
• Be reliable, communicate well and work effectively as part of a small team.
• Be interested in developing their skills and building a long-term career in upholstery.

Desirable:

• Experience within contract furniture or a furniture manufacturing environment.
• Experience with both new furniture upholstery and reupholstery.
• Experience working on bespoke furniture or commercial upholstery projects.
• An interest in progressing towards a senior or technical leadership role.

Benefits:

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Tools and equipment provided.
• Training as required.
• Varied upholstery projects and the opportunity to develop specialist skills.
• Supportive, friendly working environment.
• Potential to develop into a technical leadership role over time.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.