Development Upholsterer

Coates Recruitment; Orwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assistive medical equipment company is seeking a Development Upholsterer to join their innovative team. The successful candidate will design and develop upholstery that enhances comfort and quality in medical equipment. With responsibilities including collaboration with R&D and maintaining high standards of workmanship, this role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 along with benefits such as 25 days annual leave and private medical healthcare.

Benefits

Company laptop

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension matched at 5%

Private medical healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in upholstery development, prototyping, or custom builds.
• Excellent sewing, cutting, padding, and patterning skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings into functional prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop upholstery for medical equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D to prototype and refine new designs.
• Maintain high quality and timely product delivery.

Skills

Upholstery skills

Sewing techniques

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Coates Recruitment Ltd delighted to be exclusively partnered with Accora Ltd to recruit the following vacancy.

Job Title: Development Upholsterer

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (Depending on experience)

Build Comfort. Create Quality. Improve Lives.

Are you skilled with upholstery, pattern making and sewing techniques? Do you want a hands‑on role where your craftsmanship helps develop assistive medical equipment that makes a real difference? If yes, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Development Upholsterer to join our innovative product development team. At Accora, we design and manufacture assistive medical equipment that enhances independence, comfort, and safety for people who need extra support due to age, disability, or injury.

This is a practical, creative role where you'll craft high‑quality upholstery prototypes, collaborate with R&D, and shape products that improve lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing upholstery for medical equipment, ensuring high comfort, durability, and quality standards
• Collaborating closely with R&D to prototype, test, and refine new upholstery designs
• Selecting and working with materials that meet comfort, safety, and regulatory standards
• Maintaining excellent workmanship and delivering products to specification and on time
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in both design and manufacturing processes

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in upholstery, particularly in development, prototyping, or custom builds
• Excellent sewing, cutting, padding, and patterning skills, with an exceptional eye for detail and finish
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or design concepts, translating them into functional prototypes
• Creative problem‑solving skills, with a practical, hands‑on approach to challenges
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, comfortable working with R&D, engineering, and production teams
• Organised and self‑motivated, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement, with a pride in your craft and a focus on user comfort and safety

Why Join Accora

At Accora, you won't just build products, you'll help build comfort, dignity, and independence for people who rely on our solutions every day. We value creativity, teamwork, and a shared purpose, and we live by our core values:

• Insight - Listening, learning, innovating
• Determination - Overcoming challenges to deliver quality
• Integrity - Doing what's right, every time

We Offer

• Competitive salary (£35,000 - £45,000)
• Company laptop
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Pension matched at 5%
• Private medical healthcare
• Training and development opportunities

About Us

Accora is a dynamic and forward‑thinking company specialising in assistive medical equipment. Our mission is to design innovative products that enable people to live as fully and safely as possible — with comfort at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to join a team where your craft makes a real difference? Apply now and help us develop products that truly change lives.