Upholsterer
Job Description
A leading name in furniture restoration is expanding across the UK, Scotland and Ireland, and is looking to strengthen its team with skilled tradespeople who take real pride in their work.
\nThis 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:\nBasic salary from £33,710, with realistic total average earnings of £37,500 to £41,370 or more
\nOptional weekend overtime is paid at £220 per day
\nPerformance-related bonus of up to £200 per month (Company average is currently £180.00 per month, so is very achievable)
\nWeekend 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
\nCompany vehicle and free fuel card provided
\nTools, materials and restoration kits supplied, including leather and wood
\n23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year after 2 years' service up to a maximum of 28 days
\nStructured training and development programme
\nLife insurance and pension scheme
\nGym membership
\nEmployee discount schemes
What you'll be doing:\nVisit customers in their own homes to inspect furniture and upholstery, diagnosing the repair or restoration work needed
\nCarry out repairs to upholstered furniture to a high standard, using the tools, materials and restoration kits provided
\nProduce clear, accurate written reports for both the business and the customer following each visit
\nAdvise customers on ongoing product care and maintenance
\nRepresent the business professionally and deliver a consistently excellent standard of customer service
What we're looking for:\nSignificant hands-on experience in domestic upholstery, furniture repair, or furniture production and restoration techniques
\nStrong working knowledge of modern furniture materials and repair methods
\nConfident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear customer-facing reports
\nWell organised, proactive and methodical approach to your work
\nAble to remain calm and effective under pressure and to tight deadlines
\nComfortable working independently, using your own initiative, as well as part of a wider team
Ready to apply?\nIf 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.
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