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Upholsterer

CDH Recruitment Ltd
Posted 25 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Hastings, East Sussex TN35 4NH

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client is seeking experienced Upholsterers for a permanent position in the Hastings area, focusing on high-end furniture design and manufacturing.
  • Candidates must have proven work experience as an upholsterer and excellent design skills, along with the ability to interpret design templates and use upholstery tools.
  • The role involves tasks such as creating upholstery stencils, selecting materials, dismantling furniture, and conducting quality checks on completed orders.
  • Applicants should be detail-oriented, able to work in a team, and comply with health and safety policies, with the ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods.
  • The job offers a competitive salary, although the exact figure is not specified, and requires relevant experience in upholstery.

Our client who are looking for an experienced Upholsterers to join their team on a permanent basis in Hasting’s area. You will become part of an experienced team who design and manufacture high end furniture.

Main Duties

  • Interpreting design orders and creating upholstery stencils.
  • Selecting and sourcing upholstery materials.
  • Dismantling furniture for upholstery preparation.
  • Measuring and cutting leather or fabric with the aid of design stencils.
  • Installing foam and batting to the furniture framework.
  • Installing and repairing furniture webbing and springs.
  • Stretching out and installing fabric or leather coverings.
  • Stitching, gluing, and nailing fabric into place.
  • Smoothing out imperfections.
  • Conducting quality checks on completed orders.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace while continuing to produce goods to a high standard.
  • Punctuality and the ability to meet targets.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ensure that the company’s Health and Safety Policies are rigorously applied and complied with.
  • Compliance with the company’s policies and directives.
  • Due to the nature of the position, you will be required to lift goods so will need to have the ability to do so.
  • You will be on your feet for long periods of time

Qualification’s Skills and Experience

  • Proven work experience as an upholsterer.
  • Excellent design skills.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Ability to draw and interpret design templates.
  • Knowledge of upholstery tools including hot knives, nail guns, and sewing equipment.
  • Ability to lift, pull, and manipulate heavy objects.
  • Ability to stand, kneel, and walk for up to eight hours a day.
  • Good attention to detail.

Working Hours

  • Mondays to Fridays

We will try to respond to reply to all applications. If, however you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements advertised by CDH Recruitment Limited

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.