Master Upholsterer

Upholsterer £15.00 - £17.00 per hour

My client is looking to recruit upholsterers to join their team. They will consider fully qualified upholsterers with experience in sofa seating, chairs, and a wide range of applications

Measure and cut fabric or leather pieces with the aid of patterns or stencils and industrial cutting tools to precise sizes and dimensions

Using power and hand tools, apply and install batting, foam, poly-filler and cut fabric to wooden framework

Attach finishes, including buttons, trims, tassels, and other decorative accessories.

Operate portable hand-sewing equipment, nail guns, hobnail and tack hammers, hot-knife cutters, and other industrial equipment

Manually sew upholstery or operate sewing machines to seam cushions and join various ends of a fabric

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of upholstery techniques by monitoring the upholstery industry to identify trends

Follow sketches, patterns, or specifications to indicate cutting lines on fabrics using chalks, pencils, or paint

Examine furniture frames, springs, and webbings to identify defects

Apply knowledge of upholstery to build or repair upholstered furniture using a variety of hand or power tools

The ideal candidate will have upholstery experience, dexterity, and an understanding of the suitability of fabrics. Good verbal communication skills along with being dependable, responsible and detail orientated are critical to success