09 Upholsterer

Parkway Interiors; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Flexible working times

Enhanced holiday accrual

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A leading bespoke furniture manufacturer in Fareham seeks an experienced Upholsterer to join their artisan team. The role involves high-quality upholstery for unique projects, detailed communication with production teams, and offers great career growth. Candidates should have at least 3 years in bespoke upholstery, a strong detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Competitive rates and additional benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in bespoke upholstery production.
• Meticulous attention to detail in work.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Complete upholstery to high standards while meeting deadlines.
• Plan work proactively to prevent issues.
• Collaborate with production and line managers.

Skills

Upholstery skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Knowledge of furniture styles

Experience with tools

Tools

Foam saws

Drills

Job description

Department: Workshops
Location: PO16, Fareham – Hampshire

THE COMPANY

Parkway is a leading British furniture manufacturer, with over 15 years specialising in ultra-luxury bespoke furniture for superyachts and high-end residential projects worldwide.

Based in Hampshire, our extensive manufacturing facilities operate across three sites, including a new 30,000sq foot centre of excellence, combing exquisite cabinetry, bespoke upholstery, and unique custom finishes.

Our highly skilled craftspeople, artisans and technical designers have the pleasure of working with leading international interior designers on award winning and iconic projects, producing the highest calibre of unique furniture, from luxury upholstered products, through to high-end cabinetry and bespoke interiors.

THE ROLE

As part of our continued and exciting expansion, we are looking for an experienced skilled Upholsterer to join our bespoke furniture team in our newly refurbished production centre on an exciting mix of bespoke furniture projects around the world.

The successful candidate must have at least 3 years in bespoke and luxury upholstered furniture production, with a passion for producing high-quality bespoke products with a continuous focus on quality and detail.

You will be experienced in all aspects of upholstery, communicating with the carpentry, and sewing teams, working from drawings and sales orders taking a design through to full production, cutting, foam, upholstery and quality control.

This is a highly rewarding role to be part of a unique artisan team, with superb career progression opportunities, whilst gaining an in-depth knowledge of the very best in bespoke British luxury furniture.

MAIN DUTIES

• Completion of upholstery to a very high-quality standard, whilst meeting deadlines.
• Being proactive in the planning of work to ensure all avoidable problems are avoided.
• Working with the production team through all stages of the work instructions and
• Hands-on approach to all aspects of the role.
• Implementation of good housekeeping.
• Working with the production team and line managers as part of continued
• improvements and ensuring quality standards are adhered to.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High degree of upholstery skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to produce high-quality bespoke furniture to an excellent standard of
• workmanship.
• Strong Knowledge and experience of a wide range of furniture styles and finishing
• Competent with both modern and traditional upholstery methods and techniques.
• Preparation of frames and knowledge of foam, springs and bodywork build.
• Excellent time keeping and attendance.
• Fully experienced in a wide range of power and hand tools, such as foam saws, drills,
• Experience and knowledge of templating, cutting leather, vinyl, canvas, textiles & foams,
• chasing, glueing & foam construction, stapling, fitting & dressing finished items.
• Ability to multi-task various projects and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Displays competence in reading and understanding technical production drawings / sketches.

BENEFITS

• Excellent competitive rates with overtime
• Flexible working times
• Enhanced holiday with service.
• 28days holidays (including bank holidays), with an additional 5 days accrued holiday after time served service and paid birthday leave.
• Free on-site parking

If you are ambitious and looking for excellent career opportunities with an exciting and passionate company that is constantly forward-thinking, please send us your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]