Upholsterer

Upholsterer
Pay: £15.91 p/h
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Our award winning client is seeking an experienced upholsterer to join their company. The company provides luxury bespoke furniture to their high-end customers for boats and residential properties and has great career progression opportunities.

MAIN DUTIES
Completion of upholstery to a very high-quality standard, whilst meeting deadlines.
Being proactive in the planning of work to ensure all avoidable problems are avoided. 
Working with the production team through all stages of the work instructions and schedules.
Hands-on approach to all aspects of the role.
Working with the production team and line managers as part of continued improvements and ensuring quality standards are adhered to. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
3+ years experience in bespoke / luxury furniture production
Ability to produce high-quality bespoke furniture to an excellent standard of techniques, including deep buttoning etc.
Competent with both modern and traditional upholstery methods and techniques.
Preparation of frames and knowledge of foam, springs and bodywork build.
Fully experienced in a wide range of power and hand tools, such as foam saws, drills, heat guns, steamers.
Experience and knowledge of templating, cutting leather, vinyl, canvas, textiles & foams, chasing, glueing & foam construction, stapling, fitting & dressing finished items.
Displays competence in reading and understanding technical production drawings / sketches