Upholsterer

Description

Upholsterer, Salisbury

GBP15 – GBP18 per hour

42.5 hours per week

We are pleased to be working with an established company based in Salisbury which is looking to employ an experienced Upholsterer.

You will work within a team of highly skilled Upholsterers who can undertake a wide range of projects to comply with customer standards.

Duties as an Upholsterer.

Work under the direction of the Upholstery Workshop Supervisor. Work as part of team 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 in the assembly of hand–crafted furniture Attach finishes, including buttons, trim, tassels and other decorative accessories, to complete orders according to specifications Operate portable hand–sewing equipment, nail guns, hobnail and tack hammers, hot–knife cutters and other industrial equipment Discuss complications or assembly slow–downs with supervisor and suggest solutions 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 Adhere to health and safety rules Wear protective clothing as required

The Ideal Upholster:

Previous upholstery experience preferred Dexterity Understanding of suitability of fabrics Creative skills Physical stamina required to lift furniture Prepared to work overtime if required Good verbal communications Dependable and responsible Strong work ethic Comfortable working as part of a team Thorough, alert and detail orientated Ability to work to tight deadlines Flexibility when following instructions on priority of workflow

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a great developing company, which can allow you to utilise your skills as an Upholsterer.

The role would require working flexible 42.5 hours from Monday to Friday and offers GBP15 – GBP18 per hour DOE (GBP33,150 – GBP39,780 per annum). As an Upholsterer you will receive excellent company benefits such as: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and free on–site parking.

If you are interested in this position, APPLY NOW!

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