Upholsterer Advanced

Joining incentive available **

South West Upholstery is a growing family-run upholstery and bespoke furniture company. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced advanced upholsterer to join our team. You will carry out interesting and varied work in a friendly environment. With regular socials, flexible working, and a paid day off for your birthday, we offer a welcoming environment to work in and would love to hear from you.

Job Vacancy
Upholsterer Advanced

• Full Time 40 hours per week Plus Overtime if you like
• 5 days per week – 7am – 4pm
• Up to £13-18 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime paid at time & a quarter
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Immediate start

Brief

We have a vacancy for a passionate skilled advanced upholsterer to join our upholstery team straight away. You will have vast sewing experience and be able to pattern match and cut a range of materials including cloth, leather & vinyl for sewing using industrial sewing machines and over-lockers producing high quality upholstery & soft furnishings with an excellent eye for detail.

The role will include upholstering various types of new/old seating from scratch, as well as furniture from scratch using fabric, vinyl, and leather. The successful candidate must have experience working as a professional upholsterer, excellent sewing skills, and be able to work alone and as part of a team on a wide range of projects small to large.

Skills Required

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and keep calm under pressure
• Keen eye for detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Good work ethic
• Must be experienced in the use of industrial sewing machines, over-lockers & upholstery
• Willing to take direction with changing priorities

What we can offer

• Competitive pay of up to £18.00 per hour if you are an experienced upholsterer
• Permanent contract within a well-established company
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking & excellent working environment
• Great social events
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Free tea & coffee
• Overtime opportunities during peak periods

Location
Based at our workshop in Bedminster, BS3 5QY.

Pay
£13 – £18 Per Hour depending on experience.

Experience required.

Pictures of work to be provided.

Work remotely
No

Job Types
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£13 – £18 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
SWU Is fully complying with COVID-19 and social distancing.

Experience:

• Upholstery: 3 years (preferred)