Bus Upholstery Trimmer

Stagecoach Group Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach Group Limited is looking for a skilled Trimmer to join our Engineering team at Preston Depot. You will repair and recover passenger seating, measure, cut, sew, and fit replacement covers, and help maintain interiors to the highest standards to support vehicle availability and customer experience.

We value experience in upholstery repair and recovery, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in upholstery repair and recovery.
• Knowledge of trim, upholstery, and repair materials.
• Experience using specialist upholstery tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicle seats by removing and replacing upholstery materials.
• Measure, cut, sew, and fit replacement seat covers.
• Replace seat boards, foam and interior trim as needed.
• Inspect finished work for quality and durability.
• Maintain stock of trim materials and order supplies.
• Ensure tools and materials are stored safely.
• Work with engineering and workshop teams to minimise downtime.
• Keep a clean, organised, and safe workspace.

Skills

Upholstery repair

Upholstery recovery

Sewing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Upholstery tools

Job description

Salary

To be discussed at interview

Join Our Engineering Team!

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-focused Trimmer to join our Engineering team at Preston Depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with upholstery experience who takes pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship and wants to play a key role in maintaining the comfort, presentation, and condition of our fleet. Working across our vehicles, you’ll be responsible for repairing and recovering passenger seating, ensuring that interiors are maintained to the highest standards while supporting vehicle availability and the overall customer experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Repairing damaged vehicle seats by removing and replacing moquette and other upholstery materials.
• Measuring, cutting, sewing, stitching, and fitting replacement seat covers.
• Replacing seat boards, foam, head buffers, and other interior trim components as required.
• Inspecting completed work to ensure a high standard of finish, durability, and presentation.
• Maintaining stock levels of trim materials and components, including ordering replacement supplies when required.
• Ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are stored safely and securely.
• Working closely with engineering and workshop teams to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience and knowledge in upholstery repair & recovery, trimming, or a similar craft-based role.
• Understanding of different trim, upholstery, and repair materials.
• Experience using specialist upholstery tools, equipment, and needles safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Good understanding of safe working practices within a workshop environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated engineering team where your skills and craftsmanship will make a visible difference every day. You’ll play an important role in ensuring our vehicles remain comfortable, presentable, and ready for service, helping to deliver the best possible experience for our customers. If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy hands-on technical work, and are looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Preston Bus Garage Selborne Street Preston PR1 4LB