Upholsterer

Job Description

Upholsterer / Furniture Technician (Upholstery) A leading name in furniture restoration is expanding across the UK, Scotland and Ireland, and is looking to strengthen its team with a skilled Upholsterer or Furniture Technician who takes real pride in their upholstery work. This role suits an experienced Upholsterer, Furniture Technician, Furniture Repair Technician or Furniture Restorer with a solid background in modern domestic furniture production or restoration, who is ready to earn well, keep developing their skills and enjoy genuine independence in a field-based role. What's on offer: •Basic salary from £34,710, with realistic total average earnings of up to £39,370 or more •Optional weekend overtime is paid at £220 per day •Performance-related bonus of up to £300 per month (Company average is currently £180.00 per month, so is very achievable) •Weekend work available at £220 per day (1 in 3 Saturdays required), with further weekend shifts available at an enhanced overtime rate of £220.00 per day at your leisure •Company vehicle and free fuel card provided •Tools, materials and restoration kits supplied, including leather and wood •23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year after 2 years' service up to a maximum of 28 days •Structured training and development programme •Life insurance and pension scheme •Gym membership •Employee discount schemes What you'll be doing: •Visit customers in their own homes to inspect furniture and upholstery, diagnosing the repair or restoration work needed •Carry out repairs to upholstered furniture to a high standard, using the tools, materials and restoration kits provided •Produce clear, accurate written reports for both the business and the customer following each visit •Advise customers on ongoing product care and maintenance •Represent the business professionally and deliver a consistently excellent standard of customer service What we're looking for: •Significant hands-on experience in domestic upholstery, furniture repair, or furniture production and restoration techniques •Strong working knowledge of modern furniture materials and repair methods •Confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear customer-facing reports •Well organised, proactive and methodical approach to your work •Able to remain calm and effective under pressure and to tight deadlines •Comfortable working independently, using your own initiative, as well as part of a wider team Ready to apply? If this sounds like the next step you've been waiting for, get in touch today to find out more about the role and the areas currently recruiting. TPBN1_UKTJ