Aerospace Upholsterer: Precision Foam & Fabric Specialist

Prime Appointments Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay scheme

Local gym membership

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a world-leading aerospace component manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea for an Upholstery Operative/Upholsterer. The role involves hands-on fabricating and finishing of components, following technical drawings and templates, with a strong emphasis on workmanship.

Salary up to £28,500 per annum, depending on experience. Working hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in upholstery, industrial sewing or a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with foam, fabric, leather or similar materials.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, templates and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cut materials into complete kits using drawings, templates, work instructions and samples.
• Shape and trim foam using appropriate cutting equipment.
• Apply adhesives by spatula, brush and spray gun.
• Bond different components to create built-up products and finished parts.
• Use hand tools including scissors, knives and other workshop equipment.
• Cover assembled components with materials such as cloth and leather.
• Fit and dress sewn covers onto cushions and assemblies.
• Follow documented processes to maintain accurate product traceability.
• Inspect finished items and maintain consistently high quality standards.
• Complete rework when identified by management, supervision or inspection.
• Keep equipment and tools clean, maintained and appropriately lubricated.
• Report machinery faults or defects to the relevant supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Quality workmanship

Tools

Scissors

Knives

Hand tools

Job description

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a world-leading aerospace component manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea for an Upholstery Operative/Upholsterer. The role involves hands-on fabricating and finishing of components, following technical drawings and templates, with a strong emphasis on workmanship.

Salary up to £28,500 per annum, depending on experience. Working hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm.