AddressMy client is looking to recruit an upholsterer to join their team.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- 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 idea 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 key to success.
In return you will be given a basic salary starting from £11.44 per hour depending on experience. Working hours for this role are 42.5 hours per week,
Purple Panda Recruitment Ltd (Company Number 11505752) Is a UK based Recruitment Agency. We operate an equal opportunities policy of treating all employees, clients and candidates equally regardless of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, , age, marital or civil partnership status or disability. Due to the high volume of CVs received we do not provide individual feedback on applications. If you are not contacted within 5 working days of submitting your CV please assume your application has been unsuccessful. For further feedback please contact us directly.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
